NERA-A vs Newton
Side-by-side comparison of NERA-A (IPLUSMOBOT) and Newton (Noble Machines) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NERA-AChina
- Newton—
Year First Available
- NERA-A—
- Newton2026
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NERA-A—
- Newton5 hrs
Availability Status
- NERA-AACTIVE
- NewtonACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- NERA-A300 kg
- Newton23 kg
Max Speed
- NERA-A1.8 m/s
- Newton0.8 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2026 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 300 kg | 23 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | NERA-A | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
NERA-A, Newton 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 NERA-A and Newton?
NERA-A is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. Newton is made by Noble Machines.
How do NERA-A and Newton compare on the Robo Score?
NERA-A scores 48.5 on the Robo Score. Newton scores 62.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between NERA-A and Newton?
NERA-A carries up to 300 kg. Newton carries up to 23 kg.
Are NERA-A and Newton in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between NERA-A and Newton?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
NERA-A vs Newton compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.