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Nextage vs Single Arm YuMi®

Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Single Arm YuMi® (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Nextage
NextageAA
Single Arm YuMi®
Single Arm YuMi®AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Nextage
    NextageJapan
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Switzerland

Year First Available

  • Nextage
    Nextage2009
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®—

Verified Deployments

  • Nextage
    Nextage0 Deployments
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Nextage
    NextageContact for quote
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD

Availability Status

  • Nextage
    NextageACTIVE
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • Nextage
    Nextage1.5 kg
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®0.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

  • Nextage
    Nextage—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®1 m/s

Reach

  • Nextage
    Nextage1,450 mm
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®559 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • Nextage
    Nextage15
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®7

Repeatability

  • Nextage
    Nextage±0.03 mm
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

  • Nextage
    Nextage28 kg
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®9.5 kg

Mounting Options

  • Nextage
    Nextagefloor
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®ceiling, table, wall

Safety

Safety Rating

  • Nextage
    NextageISO10218
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE

Force/Torque Sensing

  • Nextage
    Nextagenone
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Yes

Ease of Use

Setup Time

  • Nextage
    Nextage—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®2 hrs

No-Code Capable

  • Nextage
    Nextage—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Yes

Offline Programming

  • Nextage
    Nextage—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®No

Programming Interface

  • Nextage
    Nextagecode_ros
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

  • Nextage
    NextageYes
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®—

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Nextage
    NextageContact for quote
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD

Warranty

  • Nextage
    Nextage—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®2 yrs

Lead Time

  • Nextage
    Nextage—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®4 wks

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, 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

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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

MetricNextageSingle Arm YuMi®
InvestmentNo price$30,651
Payback period—7.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)—$219,349
ROI (5 yr)—+716%

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 Single Arm YuMi®?

Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Single Arm YuMi® is made by ABB, based in CH.

How do Nextage and Single Arm YuMi® compare on the Robo Index?

Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Single Arm YuMi® grades AA. 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 Single Arm YuMi®?

Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Single Arm YuMi® has a reach of 600 mm.

Are Nextage and Single Arm YuMi® 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 Single Arm YuMi®?

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 Single Arm YuMi® 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.