MBS PickStar vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of MBS PickStar (Robotunits) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MBS PickStarA

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

MBS PickStarAustria
NextageJapan

Year First Available

MBS PickStar—
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

MBS PickStar0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

MBS PickStarACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

MBS PickStar1,200 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Repeatability

MBS PickStar±0.1 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Payload

MBS PickStar2.5 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

IP Rating

MBS PickStarIP54
Nextage—

Degrees of Freedom

MBS PickStar6
Nextage15

Max TCP Speed

MBS PickStar1.2 m/s
Nextage—

Robot Weight

MBS PickStar18 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

MBS PickStarfloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

MBS PickStarCE, ISO/TS 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

MBS PickStarnone
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

MBS PickStar1 hrs
Nextage—

Programming Interface

MBS PickStarteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

MBS PickStarYes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

MBS PickStarEtherCAT, Modbus TCP
Nextage—

Commercial

Warranty

MBS PickStar2 yrs
Nextage—

Lead Time

MBS PickStar4 wks
Nextage—

	MBS PickStarcobotRobotunits ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Austria	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1,200 mm	1,450 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.03 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	2.5 kg	1.5 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	1.2 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	18 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall, inverted	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	CE, ISO/TS 15066	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	1 hrs	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	EtherCAT, Modbus TCP	—
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	4 wks	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	MBS PickStar	Nextage
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

MBS PickStar, Nextage have 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 MBS PickStar and Nextage?

MBS PickStar is made by Robotunits, based in AT. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

How do MBS PickStar and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

MBS PickStar 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 MBS PickStar compare to Nextage?

MBS PickStar has a reach of 1200 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are MBS PickStar 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 MBS PickStar 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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MBS PickStar 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.