Nextage vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- SparkUnited States
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Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- Spark—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Spark$29,500
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- SparkIP69K
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- Spark900 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- Spark7 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- Spark6
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- Spark4 m/s
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- Spark79 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- Sparkfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- Sparknone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- Sparkno-code app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Spark$29,500
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $29,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 900 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | no-code app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $29,500 |
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, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Nextage and Spark?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do Nextage and Spark compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Nextage scores 46/100. Spark scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Nextage compare to Spark?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Nextage and Spark 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 Spark?
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
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
Nextage vs Spark 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.