Nextage vs Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Pm-Cp50 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-Cp50 Cobot PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer$12,800 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer10 hrs
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer±0.06 mm
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot PalletizerIP54
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer2,050 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer1,995.8 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer6
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer—
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizerfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizersoftware only
Duty Cycle
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot PalletizerYes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizerdrag_and_drop, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizeriso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizermanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot PalletizerYes
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot PalletizerTCP/IP, Modbus
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer$12,800 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 | $12,800 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.06 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 2,050 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 1,995.8 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | drag_and_drop, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $12,800 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, 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 | Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $12,800 |
| Payback period | — | 3.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $237,200 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1853% |
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 Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer is made by Guangzhou Prima Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Nextage and Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Pm-Cp50 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-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Pm-Cp50 Cobot Palletizer has a reach of 2050 mm.
Are Nextage and Pm-Cp50 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-Cp50 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-Cp50 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.