Nextage vs Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer (Guangzhou Prima Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer$9,100 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer25 kg
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer1,650 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer—
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer50 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizerfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot PalletizerISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizernone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot PalletizerYes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot PalletizerNo
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizermulti-touch teach pendant, graphical parameter interface, code assisted programming
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer$9,100 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $9,100 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 25 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 50 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | multi-touch teach pendant, graphical parameter interface, code assisted programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $9,100 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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 | Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $9,100 |
| Payback period | — | 2.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $240,900 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2647% |
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 Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer is made by Guangzhou Prima Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Nextage and Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer 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 Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer has a reach of 1480 mm.
Are Nextage and Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer 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 Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer?
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 Pm-Cp20 Cobot Palletizer 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.