Nextage vs UR8 Long
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and UR8 Long (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
- UR8 LongDenmark
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- UR8 Long—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- UR8 Long0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote
- UR8 Long$54,556 USD
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- UR8 LongACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- UR8 Long1,750 mm
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- UR8 Long—
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- UR8 Long35 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- UR8 Long—
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- UR8 Long44.7 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- UR8 Longfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- UR8 LongCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- UR8 Longwrist external
Duty Cycle
- Nextage—
- UR8 Long24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Nextage—
- UR8 Long1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- UR8 LongYes
Offline Programming
- Nextage—
- UR8 LongYes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- UR8 Longteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Nextage—
- UR8 Longiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Nextage—
- UR8 Longmanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Nextage—
- UR8 LongYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Nextage—
- UR8 Long24V DC
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Nextage—
- UR8 LongPython, URScript
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- UR8 Long—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—
- UR8 LongEtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- Nextage—
- UR8 LongYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote
- UR8 Long$54,556 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 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 35 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 44.7 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | wrist external |
| 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, drag_and_drop, code_python |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, URScript |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $54,556 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, 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 | UR8 Long |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $54,556 |
| Payback period | — | 13.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $195,444 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +358% |
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 UR8 Long?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. UR8 Long is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do Nextage and UR8 Long compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. UR8 Long 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 UR8 Long?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. UR8 Long has a reach of 1750 mm.
Are Nextage and UR8 Long 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 UR8 Long?
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 UR8 Long 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.