NEXTAGE Fillie
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The NEXTAGE Fillie is a compact collaborative humanoid robot designed for safe human-robot interaction in industrial and research settings. Featuring a humanoid form with dual arms, it excels in assembly tasks, object manipulation, and environment recognition using integrated stereo cameras on the head and optional hand cameras. With 15 degrees of freedom across arms, neck, and waist, it offers precise movements with 1.5kg payload per arm and 0.03mm repeatability. Its smaller, lighter design compared to predecessors enables quicker motions while maintaining curved arm shapes to prevent pinching. Equipped with LED status indicators on "feelers" for visibility, Fillie supports image-based navigation and versatile end-effectors for tasks like reception, inspection, and logistics. Ideal for manufacturing side-by-side with humans, it emphasizes likeable aesthetics, cost-performance, and expandability for R&D or production automation.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
NEXTAGE Fillie is a humanoid robot made by Kawada Robotics in Japan, launched in 2022 and built for assembly tasks, inspection, and human-robot collaboration in factories. Its estimated price is USD 50,000 - 150,000. Featured in “Kawada's NEXTAGE Fillie Debuts at CES 2026”.
- Dimensions
- 71.4 x 59.7 x 27 cm
- Weight
- 29 kg
- Mobility
- Stationary / Wheeled (via mobile trolley)
- Handles
- Tools, packages, precision instruments, people interaction
- Charging time
- Mains powered: 85V to 264V AC
- Sensors
- Stereo cameras (head), hand cameras, IMU, force sensors
- Operating environment
- Indoor
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Kawada introduces NEXTAGE, a dual-arm industrial humanoid designed to work alongside people.
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Kawada presents NEXTAGE OPEN, a research platform with open-source software.
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Kawada releases the NEXTAGE NXA series with higher payload, speed and vision performance.
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Kawada shows the compact NEXTAGE Fillie at iREX 2022, where it wins the Red Dot Design Award.
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Q1. What is NEXTAGE Fillie, and what problem is it designed to solve?
NEXTAGE Fillie is a humanoid collaborative robot developed by Kawada Robotics. According to the manufacturer, it addresses automation needs in human-shared spaces by performing repetitive tasks in production environments.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of NEXTAGE Fillie?
NEXTAGE Fillie features a humanoid structure with integrated stereo cameras and optional sensors. Kawada Robotics states it supports tasks involving human interaction through its compact design and compatibility with existing setups.
Q3. Who is NEXTAGE Fillie built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
It targets manufacturers seeking collaborative automation. The manufacturer cites applications in electronics, automotive, food, and cosmetics industries for tasks alongside human workers.
Q4. Is NEXTAGE Fillie a commercial product or still a research prototype?
NEXTAGE Fillie is a commercial humanoid robot, with a research variant called NEXTAGE Fillie OPEN. Kawada Robotics released the base model for industrial use in 2022.
Q5. Is NEXTAGE Fillie currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
As of 2026, NEXTAGE Fillie is available through direct sales and distributors. Shipping follows order fulfillment, per manufacturer announcements.
Q6. How does NEXTAGE Fillie actually work in real-world environments?
It operates via integrated vision systems for object recognition and arm movements in shared workspaces. Demonstrations show it handling inspection and assembly tasks near humans.
Q7. When was NEXTAGE Fillie announced or officially launched?
Kawada Robotics released NEXTAGE Fillie on March 1, 2022. The research platform NEXTAGE Fillie OPEN followed in September 2022.
Q8. How is NEXTAGE Fillie different from other robots in the same category?
Compared to prior NEXTAGE models, Fillie emphasizes compactness and cost performance. Its flat head design aids predictability in human-robot interactions, as noted by designers.
Q9. Does NEXTAGE Fillie require additional development or customization after purchase?
Customization is possible via optional sensors and tool attachments. The OPEN variant supports ROS middleware for research adaptations.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for NEXTAGE Fillie?
Kawada Robotics has announced ongoing updates to NEXTAGE use cases, targeting expanded research and industrial deployments. No specific upgrade timelines are detailed publicly.
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