Nextage vs xMate SR
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and xMate SR (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan
- xMate SRChina
Year First Available
- Nextage2009
- xMate SR—
Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
- xMate SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE
- xMate SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg
- xMate SR5 kg
IP Rating
- Nextage—
- xMate SRIP67
Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm
- xMate SR919 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15
- xMate SR6
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm
- xMate SR±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg
- xMate SR16.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor
- xMate SRAll directions
Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218
- xMate SRTÜV
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone
- xMate SRjoint level all
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Nextage—
- xMate SRYes
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros
- xMate SRteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Nextage—
- xMate SRYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Nextage—
- xMate SR48VDC
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes
- xMate SR—
Reliability
MTBF
- Nextage—
- xMate SR80,000 hrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 919 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 16.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | All directions |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | TÜV |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 48VDC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 80,000 hrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), 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 | xMate SR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Nextage, xMate SR have 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 xMate SR?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. xMate SR is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Nextage and xMate SR compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. xMate SR grades AA. 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 xMate SR?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. xMate SR has a reach of 919 mm.
Are Nextage and xMate SR 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 xMate SR?
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 xMate SR 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.