LBR iisy 11 R1300 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 11 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Germany
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- LBR iisy 11 R1300—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- LBR iisy 11 R13000 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iisy 11 R1300$29,705 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- LBR iisy 11 R1300ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- LBR iisy 11 R1300±0.05 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- LBR iisy 11 R1300IP54
- Nextage—
Reach
- LBR iisy 11 R13001,300 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Payload
- LBR iisy 11 R130011 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iisy 11 R13007
- Nextage15
Max TCP Speed
- LBR iisy 11 R13001.5 m/s
- Nextage—
Robot Weight
- LBR iisy 11 R130046.3 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- LBR iisy 11 R1300floor, ceiling, wall, rail
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iisy 11 R1300ISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iisy 11 R1300joint level all
- Nextagenone
Duty Cycle
- LBR iisy 11 R130024 7 continuous
- Nextage—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iisy 11 R13000.5 hrs
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- LBR iisy 11 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LBR iisy 11 R1300iso 9283
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Yes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iisy 11 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iisy 11 R1300$29,705 USD
- NextageContact for quote
CaaS / Month
- LBR iisy 11 R1300$1,000
- Nextage—
Warranty
- LBR iisy 11 R13002 yrs
- Nextage—
Lead Time
- LBR iisy 11 R13002 wks
- Nextage—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $29,705 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 11 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 15 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 46.3 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, hand_guiding | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $29,705 USD | Contact for quote |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 2 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | LBR iisy 11 R1300 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $29,705 | No price |
| Payback period | 7.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,295 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +742% | — |
Nextage has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes LBR iisy 11 R1300 and Nextage?
LBR iisy 11 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do LBR iisy 11 R1300 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
LBR iisy 11 R1300 grades A on the Robo Index. Nextage grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of LBR iisy 11 R1300 compare to Nextage?
LBR iisy 11 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are LBR iisy 11 R1300 and Nextage in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LBR iisy 11 R1300 and Nextage?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
LBR iisy 11 R1300 vs Nextage compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.