LBR iisy 15 R930 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 15 R930 (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 15 R930Germany
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- LBR iisy 15 R930—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- LBR iisy 15 R9300 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iisy 15 R930$33,388 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- LBR iisy 15 R930ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LBR iisy 15 R93015 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Robot Weight
- LBR iisy 15 R93043.2 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Max TCP Speed
- LBR iisy 15 R9300.1 m/s
- Nextage—
Reach
- LBR iisy 15 R930930 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iisy 15 R9306
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- LBR iisy 15 R930±0.05 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- LBR iisy 15 R930floor, ceiling, wall, corner
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- LBR iisy 15 R930IP54
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iisy 15 R930ISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iisy 15 R930none
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iisy 15 R9300.5 hrs
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- LBR iisy 15 R930Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- LBR iisy 15 R930teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- LBR iisy 15 R930—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iisy 15 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iisy 15 R930$33,388 USD
- NextageContact for quote
CaaS / Month
- LBR iisy 15 R930$1,000
- 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) | $33,388 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 15 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 43.2 kg | 28 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 930 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, corner | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $33,388 USD | Contact for quote |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
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, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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 15 R930 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $33,388 | No price |
| Payback period | 8.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $216,612 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +649% | — |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes LBR iisy 15 R930 and Nextage?
LBR iisy 15 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do LBR iisy 15 R930 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
LBR iisy 15 R930 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 15 R930 compare to Nextage?
LBR iisy 15 R930 has a reach of 930 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are LBR iisy 15 R930 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 15 R930 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 15 R930 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.