Lite 6 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Lite 6 (UFACTORY) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lite 6China
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Lite 6—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Lite 60 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Lite 6$1,199–$4,200 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Lite 6ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Lite 6±0.5 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Reach
- Lite 6440 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Payload
- Lite 60.6 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Lite 66
- Nextage15
Max TCP Speed
- Lite 60.5 m/s
- Nextage—
Robot Weight
- Lite 67.2 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Lite 6table
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Lite 6CE
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Lite 6joint level all
- Nextagenone
Duty Cycle
- Lite 624 7 continuous
- Nextage—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Lite 6Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- Lite 6Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Lite 6teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Lite 6iso 9283
- Nextage—
Tool Changer Support
- Lite 6manual
- Nextage—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Lite 6Yes
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Lite 6Python, C++
- Nextage—
ROS Compatible
- Lite 6Yes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Lite 6Modbus RTU
- Nextage—
Digital Twin Support
- Lite 6Yes
- Nextage—
Reliability
MTBF
- Lite 68,000 hrs
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Lite 6$1,199–$4,200 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- Lite 61 yrs
- Nextage—
Lead Time
- Lite 64 wks
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $1,199–$4,200 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 440 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 7.2 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus RTU | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 8,000 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $1,199–$4,200 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Wrist Power Supply, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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 | Lite 6 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,700 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $247,301 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +9161% | — |
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 Lite 6 and Nextage?
Lite 6 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Lite 6 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Lite 6 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 Lite 6 compare to Nextage?
Lite 6 has a reach of 440 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Lite 6 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 Lite 6 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
Lite 6 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.