Nextage vs Ysr-6-20-F/1600
Side-by-side comparison of Nextage (Kawada Industries) and Ysr-6-20-F/1600 (Hangzhou sili Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NextageJapan

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600—

Year First Available
- Nextage2009

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600—

Verified Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments

- Ysr-6-20-F/16000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NextageContact for quote

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600$18,000 USD

Availability Status
- NextageACTIVE

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Nextage±0.03 mm

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600—

IP Rating
- Nextage—

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600IP53

Reach
- Nextage1,450 mm

- Ysr-6-20-F/16001,600 mm

Payload
- Nextage1.5 kg

- Ysr-6-20-F/160020 kg

Degrees of Freedom
- Nextage15

- Ysr-6-20-F/16006

Max TCP Speed
- Nextage—

- Ysr-6-20-F/16001.2 m/s

Robot Weight
- Nextage28 kg

- Ysr-6-20-F/16000.2 kg

Mounting Options
- Nextagefloor

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600machine_room, machine_roomless

Safety
Safety Rating
- NextageISO10218

- Ysr-6-20-F/16002006/42/EC

Force/Torque Sensing
- Nextagenone

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600—

Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Nextagecode_ros

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600—

Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- NextageYes

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600—

Fieldbus Protocols
- Nextage—

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600RS485, CAN

Commercial
Price (USD)
- NextageContact for quote

- Ysr-6-20-F/1600$18,000 USD

Warranty
- Nextage—

- Ysr-6-20-F/16001 yrs

Lead Time
- Nextage—

- Ysr-6-20-F/16006 wks

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $18,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP53 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 20 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 15 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 0.2 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | machine_room, machine_roomless |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO10218 | 2006/42/EC |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | RS485, CAN |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $18,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 6 wks |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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 | Ysr-6-20-F/1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $18,000 |
| Payback period | — | 4.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $232,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1289% |
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 Ysr-6-20-F/1600?
Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Ysr-6-20-F/1600 is made by Hangzhou sili Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
How do Nextage and Ysr-6-20-F/1600 compare on the Robo Index?
Nextage grades AA on the Robo Index. Ysr-6-20-F/1600 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 Ysr-6-20-F/1600?
Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm. Ysr-6-20-F/1600 has a reach of 1600 mm.
Are Nextage and Ysr-6-20-F/1600 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 Ysr-6-20-F/1600?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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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Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
Nextage vs Ysr-6-20-F/1600 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.