LBR iisy 6 R1300 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 6 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 6 R1300Germany
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- LBR iisy 6 R13000 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Robot Weight
- LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Reach
- LBR iisy 6 R13001,300 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iisy 6 R13006
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- LBR iisy 6 R1300±0.05 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- LBR iisy 6 R1300All directions
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300IP54
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iisy 6 R1300none
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iisy 6 R13000.5 hrs
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- LBR iisy 6 R1300No
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- LBR iisy 6 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iisy 6 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
- NextageContact for quote
CaaS / Month
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$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) | $30,332 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 46.3 kg | 28 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | All directions | 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 | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, hand_guiding | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,332 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, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, 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 6 R1300 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,332 | No price |
| Payback period | 7.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $219,668 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +724% | — |
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 6 R1300 and Nextage?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do LBR iisy 6 R1300 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
LBR iisy 6 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 6 R1300 compare to Nextage?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are LBR iisy 6 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 6 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 6 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.