Nextage vs UR16e
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and UR16e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- UR16eDenmark
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- UR16e2019
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- UR16e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- UR16eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- UR16e33.1 kg
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- UR16e16 kg
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- UR16e900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- UR16e6
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- UR16e—
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- UR16e—
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- UR16eCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- UR16ejoint level all
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Nextage—
- UR16e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- UR16eYes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- UR16eteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- UR16e—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 28 kg | 33.1 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| 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 Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Nextage and UR16e?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. UR16e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were Nextage and UR16e launched?
Nextage launched in 2009. UR16e launched in 2019.
How do Nextage and UR16e compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Nextage scores 46/100. UR16e scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Nextage compare to UR16e?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. UR16e has a reach of 900 mm.
Are Nextage and UR16e 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 UR16e?
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 UR16e 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.