Nextage vs UR12e
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and UR12e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- UR12eDenmark
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- UR12e—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- UR12e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- UR12e$33,011–$52,402 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- UR12eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- UR12e1,300 mm
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- UR12e±0.05 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- UR12e16 kg
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- UR12eIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- UR12e6
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- UR12e1 m/s
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- UR12e33.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- UR12efloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- UR12eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- UR12ewrist external
Power/Force Limiting
- Nextage—
- UR12e5.5 N
Duty Cycle
- Nextage—
- UR12e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Nextage—
- UR12e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- UR12eYes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- UR12eYes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- UR12eteach_pendant, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Nextage—
- UR12eiso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Nextage—
- UR12eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Nextage—
- UR12e12V/24V
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- UR12eYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- UR12eMODBUS TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- UR12e$33,011–$52,402 USD
Warranty
- Nextage—
- UR12e1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $33,011–$52,402 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 16 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | wrist external |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | — | 5.5 N |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | teach_pendant, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 12V/24V |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | MODBUS TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $33,011–$52,402 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, 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 | UR12e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $42,707 |
| Payback period | — | 10.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $207,294 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +485% |
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 UR12e?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. UR12e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do Nextage and UR12e compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. UR12e 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 UR12e?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. UR12e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Nextage and UR12e 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 UR12e?
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 UR12e 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.