Nextage vs Nova 2

Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Nova 2 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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NextageAA

Nova 2A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

NextageJapan
Nova 2China

Year First Available

Nextage2009
Nova 22017

Verified Deployments

Nextage0 Deployments
Nova 20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

NextageContact for quote
Nova 2$8,850–$15,349 USD

Availability Status

NextageACTIVE
Nova 2ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Nextage1,450 mm
Nova 2625 mm

Repeatability

Nextage±0.03 mm
Nova 2±0.05 mm

Payload

Nextage1.5 kg
Nova 22 kg

IP Rating

Nextage—
Nova 2IP54

Degrees of Freedom

Nextage15
Nova 26

Max TCP Speed

Nextage—
Nova 21.6 m/s

Robot Weight

Nextage28 kg
Nova 211 kg

Mounting Options

Nextagefloor
Nova 2任意角度

Safety

Safety Rating

NextageISO10218
Nova 2intelligent sensors with adjustable protection levels

Force/Torque Sensing

Nextagenone
Nova 2none

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Nextage—
Nova 2Yes

Offline Programming

Nextage—
Nova 2No

Programming Interface

Nextagecode_ros
Nova 2graphical user interface

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

NextageYes
Nova 2—

Fieldbus Protocols

Nextage—
Nova 2Modbus TCP

Commercial

Price (USD)

NextageContact for quote
Nova 2$8,850–$15,349 USD

	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index	Nova 2cobotDobot ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2009	2017
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$8,850–$15,349 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1,450 mm	625 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.05 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1.5 kg	2 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP54
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	15	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	1.6 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	28 kg	11 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor	任意角度
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO10218	intelligent sensors with adjustable protection levels
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	code_ros	graphical user interface
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$8,850–$15,349 USD

Insufficient data for full comparison

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

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Nextage	Nova 2
Investment	No price	$12,100
Payback period	—	2.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$237,901
ROI (5 yr)	—	+1966%

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Nextage and Nova 2?

Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Nova 2 is made by Dobot, based in CN.

When were Nextage and Nova 2 launched?

Nextage launched in 2009. Nova 2 launched in 2017.

How do Nextage and Nova 2 compare on the Robo Index?

Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Nova 2 grades A. 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 Nextage compare to Nova 2?

Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Nova 2 has a reach of 625 mm.

Are Nextage and Nova 2 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 Nextage and Nova 2?

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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Nextage vs Nova 2 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.