Nextage vs SZGH-I5
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and SZGH-I5 (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- SZGH-I5China
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- SZGH-I5—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- SZGH-I50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- SZGH-I5$7,000 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- SZGH-I5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- SZGH-I538.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- SZGH-I52.8 m/s
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- SZGH-I510 kg
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- SZGH-I51,350 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- SZGH-I56
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- SZGH-I5±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- SZGH-I5floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- SZGH-I5IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- SZGH-I5CE, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- SZGH-I5Yes
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- SZGH-I5teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- SZGH-I5—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- SZGH-I5CAN bus, Ethernet, Modbus-RTU/TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- SZGH-I5$7,000 USD
Warranty
- Nextage—
- SZGH-I52 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 | $7,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 28 kg | 38.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.8 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,350 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | CE, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | CAN bus, Ethernet, Modbus-RTU/TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $7,000 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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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 | SZGH-I5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $7,000 |
| Payback period | — | 1.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $243,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +3471% |
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 SZGH-I5?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. SZGH-I5 is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Nextage and SZGH-I5 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. SZGH-I5 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 SZGH-I5?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. SZGH-I5 has a reach of 1350 mm.
Are Nextage and SZGH-I5 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 SZGH-I5?
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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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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About this comparison
Nextage vs SZGH-I5 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.