Nextage vs GC6-1400
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and GC6-1400 (Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- GC6-1400China
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- GC6-1400—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- GC6-14000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- GC6-1400$2,689 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- GC6-1400ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- GC6-140010 kg
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- GC6-1400180 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- GC6-140010 m/s
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- GC6-1400—
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- GC6-14006
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- GC6-1400±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- GC6-1400—
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- GC6-1400IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- GC6-1400ISO, CE, RoHS
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- GC6-1400none
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- GC6-1400Point to Point Control
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- GC6-1400—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- GC6-1400$2,689 USD
Warranty
- Nextage—
- GC6-14002 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,689 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 28 kg | 180 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | ISO, CE, RoHS |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | Point to Point Control |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $2,689 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
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, 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, Lead Time
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Nextage | GC6-1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $2,689 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $247,311 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +9197% |
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 GC6-1400?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. GC6-1400 is made by Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Nextage and GC6-1400 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. GC6-1400 grades BB. 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.
Are Nextage and GC6-1400 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 GC6-1400?
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 GC6-1400 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.