Nextage vs PIPER 标准版
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and PIPER 标准版 (Agilex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- PIPER 标准版China
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- PIPER 标准版—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- PIPER 标准版0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- PIPER 标准版ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- PIPER 标准版626 mm
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- PIPER 标准版±0.1 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- PIPER 标准版1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- PIPER 标准版6
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- PIPER 标准版4.2 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- PIPER 标准版tabletop
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- PIPER 标准版—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- PIPER 标准版none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- PIPER 标准版No
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- PIPER 标准版No
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- PIPER 标准版code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- PIPER 标准版Yes
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| 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) | 1,450 mm | 626 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 1.5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 4.2 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | tabletop |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | code_python, code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | 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, IP Rating, 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, 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 | PIPER 标准版 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Nextage, PIPER 标准版 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Nextage and PIPER 标准版?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. PIPER 标准版 is made by Agilex, based in CN.
How do Nextage and PIPER 标准版 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. PIPER 标准版 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 PIPER 标准版?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. PIPER 标准版 has a reach of 669 mm.
Are Nextage and PIPER 标准版 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 PIPER 标准版?
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 PIPER 标准版 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.