Nextage vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- RO1United States
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- RO1$37,000 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- RO11,300 mm
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- RO118 kg
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- RO1IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- RO16
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- RO10.4 m/s
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- RO1—
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- RO1—
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- RO1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- RO1Yes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- RO1no code
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- RO1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- RO1$37,000 USD
Warranty
- Nextage—
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- Nextage—
- RO14 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $37,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 18 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | no code |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $37,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, 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
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 | RO1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $37,000 |
| Payback period | — | 8.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $213,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +576% |
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 RO1?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
When were Nextage and RO1 launched?
Nextage launched in 2009. RO1 launched in 2024.
How do Nextage and RO1 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. RO1 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 RO1?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. RO1 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Nextage and RO1 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 RO1?
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 RO1 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.