Nextage vs UR15
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and UR15 (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
- UR15Denmark
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- UR15—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- UR150 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- UR15$54,556–$62,990 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- UR15ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- UR15±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- UR15IP65
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- UR151,300 mm
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- UR1515 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- UR156
Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—
- UR155 m/s
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- UR1540.7 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- UR15—
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- UR15Cat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- UR15wrist external
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Nextage—
- UR151 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- UR15Yes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- UR15No
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- UR15teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Nextage—
- UR15iso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Nextage—
- UR15Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- Nextage—
- UR1512V/24V
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- UR15—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- UR15MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- UR15$54,556–$62,990 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $54,556–$62,990 USD |
| 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) | — | IP65 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 15 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 40.7 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | wrist external |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python |
| 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 (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $54,556–$62,990 USD |
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, 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 | UR15 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $58,773 |
| Payback period | — | 14.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $191,227 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +325% |
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 UR15?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. UR15 is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do Nextage and UR15 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. UR15 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 UR15?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. UR15 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Nextage and UR15 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 UR15?
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 UR15 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.