Nextage vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- ThorUnited States
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- Thor—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Thor$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- Thor79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- Thor3 m/s
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- Thor30 kg
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- Thor6
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- Thor±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- Thorfloor
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- ThorIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- Thornone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- ThorYes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- Thorno-code visual programming
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- Thor—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- Thor$49,500 USD
Lead Time
- Nextage—
- Thor4 wks
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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 | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 28 kg | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | no-code visual programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $49,500 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
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, 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, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Nextage and Thor?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do Nextage and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Thor 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 Thor?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Nextage and Thor 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 Thor?
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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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
Nextage vs Thor 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.