Neura LARA 30L vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Neura LARA 30L (NEURA Robotics) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Neura LARA 30LGermany
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Neura LARA 30L—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Neura LARA 30L0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Neura LARA 30LACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Neura LARA 30L1,000 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Repeatability
- Neura LARA 30L±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Payload
- Neura LARA 30L10 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
IP Rating
- Neura LARA 30LIP66
- Nextage—
Degrees of Freedom
- Neura LARA 30L—
- Nextage15
Robot Weight
- Neura LARA 30L42 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Neura LARA 30L—
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Neura LARA 30LISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Neura LARA 30Lnone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Neura LARA 30LYes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Neura LARA 30Lintuitive user interface
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Neura LARA 30L—
- NextageYes
Commercial
Warranty
- Neura LARA 30L5 yrs
- 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 | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 1.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 42 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | intuitive user interface | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 5 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, 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 | Neura LARA 30L | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Neura LARA 30L, 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 Neura LARA 30L and Nextage?
Neura LARA 30L is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Neura LARA 30L and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Neura LARA 30L grades BBB 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.
Are Neura LARA 30L 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 Neura LARA 30L 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
Neura LARA 30L 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.