Kawada Robotics Nextage FillievsLocus Robotics Vector

Locus Robotics Vector leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on ROI clarity.

Nextage Fillie
0 wins
vs
Vector
2 wins

Category breakdown

Deploy & operate

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Even
  • 85
    Deployment readiness
    88
  • 60
    Maintenance confidence
    60
  • Vision-led navigation (estimated)
    Navigation
    Vision-led navigation (estimated)
  • Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
    Connectivity
    Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Cost & ROI

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

Vector
  • 30
    Price accessibility
    70
  • 65
    ROI clarity
    82

Capability

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Vector
  • 70
    Labor replacement
    75
  • 1.5 kg per arm
    Payload
    Up to 600 lbs (272 kg)
  • Faster than conventional Nextage NXA
    Speed
    Not disclosed by manufacturer
  • Battery
    8-10 hours on a single charge

Fit & future

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Even
  • 80
    Environment fit
    79
  • 75
    Future potential
    74
  • 714 × 597 × 270 mm
    Footprint
    565 × 762 × 508 mm (W × D × H)
Nextage Fillie · Best for

Electronics assembly in mixed human-robot cells with frequent changeovers

Vector · Best for

Wine and beverage distribution (case picking directly onto pallet dollies)

Final judgment

Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.

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