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.

Prices in

View saved

Optimize comparison for buyer

Default Hospitality & F&B Warehousing & Logistics Manufacturing Healthcare & Hospitals Cleaning & Facilities Last-Mile Delivery Agriculture Home & Household

Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.

LBR iisy 6 R1300A

NextageAA

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

Robot Weight

LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
Nextage28 kg

Payload

LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
Nextage1.5 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—

	LBR iisy 6 R1300cobotKUKA Robotics ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
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
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	46.3 kg	28 kg
Payload (values differ)	6 kg	1.5 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

best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ

ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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.

Going deeper — picking the right robot

Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.

Other comparisons

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.