Nextage vs Rizon 4s
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Rizon 4s (Flexiv Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- Rizon 4sChina
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- Rizon 4s—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- Rizon 4s0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- Rizon 4s$35,000–$65,000 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- Rizon 4sACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- Rizon 4s919 mm
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- Rizon 4s±0.05 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- Rizon 4s4 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- Rizon 4s7
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- Rizon 4s21 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- Rizon 4sany angle, AMR, AGV
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- Rizon 4sCE, ETL
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- Rizon 4snone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- Rizon 4sdrag_and_drop, proprietary_app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- Rizon 4s—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Rizon 4s$35,000–$65,000 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 | $35,000–$65,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 919 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 4 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 7 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 21 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | any angle, AMR, AGV |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | CE, ETL |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | drag_and_drop, proprietary_app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000–$65,000 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, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, 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 | Rizon 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $50,000 |
| Payback period | — | 12.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $200,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +400% |
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 Rizon 4s?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Rizon 4s is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN.
How do Nextage and Rizon 4s compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Rizon 4s 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 Rizon 4s?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Rizon 4s has a reach of 919 mm.
Are Nextage and Rizon 4s 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 Rizon 4s?
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 Rizon 4s 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.