Nextage vs PG6X
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and PG6X (QKM Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- PG6XChina
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- PG6X2023
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- PG6X0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- PG6XACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- PG6X20 kg
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- PG6X1,050 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- PG6X4
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- PG6X±0.015 mm
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- PG6X—
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- PG6Xinverted
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- PG6X—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- PG6XYes
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- PG6X—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- PG6X—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- PG6XModbus TCP
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,050 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.015 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | inverted |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus TCP |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, 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, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Nextage and PG6X?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. PG6X is made by QKM Technologies, based in CN.
When were Nextage and PG6X launched?
Nextage launched in 2009. PG6X launched in 2023.
How do Nextage and PG6X compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Nextage scores 46/100. PG6X scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Nextage compare to PG6X?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. PG6X has a reach of 550 mm.
Are Nextage and PG6X 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 PG6X?
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 PG6X 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.