There is no public list price; NEXTAGE is sold via custom quote through Kawada Robotics direct sales or authorized distributors. A fully integrated system typically exceeds $100,000 depending on tooling and software.
NEXTAGE performs collaborative assembly, machine tending, quality inspection, and electronics assembly. With dual 6-axis arms and a rotating torso, it can handle parts and tools with estimated payloads up to 5 kg (official payload not disclosed).
Yes, it is available as an enterprise-only product. Orders are placed through Kawada Robotics or regional distributors, with lead times typically between 3 and 6 months. There is no direct online purchase option.
NEXTAGE has a full humanoid upper body with a rotating waist and pan-tilt head, offering a larger workspace and human-like reach. YuMi is a compact tabletop cobot without a torso, optimized for small parts assembly with a 0.5 kg payload. NEXTAGE is suited for larger assembly and machine tending, while YuMi excels in fine, high-precision work.
NEXTAGE stands approximately 1,600 mm tall (including its wheeled trolley), has an estimated 15 degrees of freedom, and is mains-powered with no onboard battery. It is purely stationary, with no bipedal locomotion. Payload and weight are not officially disclosed.
Kawada Robotics, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, developed and manufactures NEXTAGE in partnership with Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). Kawada has been active in industrial robotics since before NEXTAGE’s 2009 launch.
NEXTAGE does not have a battery; it is permanently connected to AC power through its dedicated stand. It is designed for continuous operation without charging, making battery life irrelevant.
NEXTAGE is deployed in automotive manufacturing, consumer electronics, industrial equipment assembly, and academic research. Over 100 companies worldwide, including major Japanese automakers and electronics firms, use the robot.
No, NEXTAGE is not mobile; it is fixed on a wheeled cart that can be manually repositioned but lacks self-propulsion. It must be plugged into AC power and is intended for stationary workstations.
Yes, NEXTAGE OPEN remains available for research and educational institutions. It offers an open-source ROS interface and is sold through the same enterprise sales channel. Pricing is custom, and it is not available at retail.
