Nextage vs piCOBOT®
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and piCOBOT® (Piab) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- piCOBOT®Sweden
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- piCOBOT®—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- piCOBOT®0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- piCOBOT®ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- piCOBOT®7 kg
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- piCOBOT®—
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- piCOBOT®—
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- piCOBOT®—
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- piCOBOT®—
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- piCOBOT®on cobot tool flange
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- piCOBOT®IP65
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- piCOBOT®IP65
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- piCOBOT®none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- piCOBOT®Yes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- piCOBOT®No
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- piCOBOT®UR Plug & Play software (URCap) for Polyscope 5 and Polyscope X
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Nextage—
- piCOBOT®custom made for Universal Robots
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- piCOBOT®—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Sweden |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | on cobot tool flange |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | IP65 |
| 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 | UR Plug & Play software (URCap) for Polyscope 5 and Polyscope X |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | custom made for Universal Robots |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
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, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), 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 | piCOBOT® |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Nextage, piCOBOT® 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 Nextage and piCOBOT®?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. piCOBOT® is made by Piab, based in SE.
How do Nextage and piCOBOT® compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. piCOBOT® 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.
Are Nextage and piCOBOT® 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 piCOBOT®?
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 piCOBOT® 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.