Nextage vs TM5-900
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and TM5-900 (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- TM5-900Taiwan
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- TM5-9002016
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- TM5-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- TM5-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- TM5-9006 kg
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- TM5-90022.6 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- TM5-9001.4 m/s
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- TM5-900900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- TM5-9006
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- TM5-900±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- TM5-900—
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- TM5-900IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- TM5-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- TM5-900none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- TM5-900Yes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- TM5-900Yes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- TM5-900TMflow, flowchart based
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- TM5-900—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 6 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 28 kg | 22.6 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| 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) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | TMflow, flowchart based |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Warranty, 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 | TM5-900 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Nextage, TM5-900 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 TM5-900?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. TM5-900 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were Nextage and TM5-900 launched?
Nextage launched in 2009. TM5-900 launched in 2016.
How do Nextage and TM5-900 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. TM5-900 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 TM5-900?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. TM5-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are Nextage and TM5-900 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 TM5-900?
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 TM5-900 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.