Nextage vs Nova 5
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Nova 5 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- Nova 5China
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- Nova 52019
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- Nova 50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- Nova 5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- Nova 5850 mm
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- Nova 5±0.05 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- Nova 55 kg
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- Nova 5IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- Nova 56
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- Nova 52 m/s
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- Nova 514 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- Nova 5任意角度
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- Nova 5IP54
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- Nova 5none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- Nova 5Yes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- Nova 5No
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- Nova 5drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- Nova 5—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $9,525–$13,790 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 850 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 14 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | 任意角度 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | IP54 |
| 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 | drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $9,525–$13,790 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
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 | Nextage | Nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $11,658 |
| Payback period | — | 2.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $238,343 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2045% |
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 Nextage and Nova 5?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN.
When were Nextage and Nova 5 launched?
Nextage launched in 2009. Nova 5 launched in 2019.
How do Nextage and Nova 5 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Nova 5 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 5?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm.
Are Nextage and Nova 5 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 5?
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
Nextage vs Nova 5 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.