Nextage vs Robot Model C

Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Robot Model C (Advanced Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

Prices in

View saved

Optimize comparison for buyer

Default Hospitality & F&B Warehousing & Logistics Manufacturing Healthcare & Hospitals Cleaning & Facilities Last-Mile Delivery Agriculture Home & Household

Optimized for Cleaning & Facilities buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.

NextageAA

Robot Model CA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

NextageJapan
Robot Model C—

Year First Available

Nextage2009
Robot Model C2021

Verified Deployments

Nextage0 Deployments
Robot Model C0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

NextageContact for quote
Robot Model C$15,000 USD

Availability Status

NextageACTIVE
Robot Model CACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

Nextage28 kg
Robot Model C—

Max TCP Speed

Nextage—
Robot Model C1 m/s

Payload

Nextage1.5 kg
Robot Model C10 kg

Reach

Nextage1,450 mm
Robot Model C2,400 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Nextage15
Robot Model C6

Repeatability

Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Model C±0.02 mm

Mounting Options

Nextagefloor
Robot Model C—

IP Rating

Nextage—
Robot Model CIP65

Safety

Safety Rating

NextageISO10218
Robot Model CISO 10218: 2011

Force/Torque Sensing

Nextagenone
Robot Model Cnone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

Nextage—
Robot Model C3 hrs

Programming Interface

Nextagecode_ros
Robot Model Cdrag_and_drop

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

NextageYes
Robot Model CYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

NextageContact for quote
Robot Model C$15,000 USD

Warranty

Nextage—
Robot Model C3 yrs

Lead Time

Nextage—
Robot Model C2 wks

	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index	Robot Model CcobotAdvanced Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	—
Year First Available (values differ)	2009	2021
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$15,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	28 kg	—
Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	—	1 m/s
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	1.5 kg	10 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,450 mm	2,400 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	15	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.02 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor	—
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP65
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO10218	ISO 10218: 2011
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	—	3 hrs
Programming Interface (values differ)	code_ros	drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$15,000 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	3 yrs
Lead Time (values differ)	—	2 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, 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

best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ

ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Nextage	Robot Model C
Investment	No price	$15,000
Payback period	—	3.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$235,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	+1567%

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 Robot Model C?

Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Robot Model C is made by Advanced Robotics.

When were Nextage and Robot Model C launched?

Nextage launched in 2009. Robot Model C launched in 2021.

How do Nextage and Robot Model C compare on the Robo Index?

Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Robot Model C 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 Robot Model C?

Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Robot Model C has a reach of 1000 mm.

Are Nextage and Robot Model C 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 Robot Model C?

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.

Going deeper — picking the right robot

Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.

Other comparisons

About this comparison

Nextage vs Robot Model C 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.