Nextage vs TM5-700

Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and TM5-700 (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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NextageAA

TM5-700A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

NextageJapan
TM5-700Taiwan

Year First Available

Nextage2009
TM5-7002016

Verified Deployments

Nextage0 Deployments
TM5-7000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

NextageACTIVE
TM5-700ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

Nextage±0.03 mm
TM5-700±0.05 mm

IP Rating

Nextage—
TM5-700IP54 (robot arm), IP32 (control box), IP40 (robot stick)

Reach

Nextage1,450 mm
TM5-700700 mm

Payload

Nextage1.5 kg
TM5-7006 kg

Degrees of Freedom

Nextage15
TM5-7006

Max TCP Speed

Nextage—
TM5-7004 m/s

Robot Weight

Nextage28 kg
TM5-70022.1 kg

Mounting Options

Nextagefloor
TM5-700Wall, Table, Ceiling

Safety

Safety Rating

NextageISO10218
TM5-700ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

Nextagenone
TM5-700none

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Nextage—
TM5-700Yes

Offline Programming

Nextage—
TM5-700No

Programming Interface

Nextagecode_ros
TM5-700TMflow, flowchart based

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

NextageYes
TM5-700Yes

Fieldbus Protocols

Nextage—
TM5-700RS-232C, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET (optional)

	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index	TM5-700cobotTechman Robot Inc. ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	Taiwan
Year First Available (values differ)	2009	2016
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.05 mm
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	—	IP54 (robot arm), IP32 (control box), IP40 (robot stick)
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	1,450 mm	700 mm
Payload (values differ)	1.5 kg	6 kg
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	15	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	4 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	28 kg	22.1 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor	Wall, Table, Ceiling
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	TMflow, flowchart based
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	RS-232C, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET (optional)

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Nextage	TM5-700
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Nextage, TM5-700 have 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 TM5-700?

Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. TM5-700 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.

When were Nextage and TM5-700 launched?

Nextage launched in 2009. TM5-700 launched in 2016.

How do Nextage and TM5-700 compare on the Robo Index?

Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. TM5-700 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 TM5-700?

Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. TM5-700 has a reach of 700 mm.

Are Nextage and TM5-700 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 TM5-700?

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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Nextage vs TM5-700 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.