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NAO Robot Review, Specs, Price & Images

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NAO robot review and specifications

Small programmable humanoid robot

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NAO photo gallery and movement media

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Robot Intelligence Profile

Overview, buying status, and research notes

What it isNAO is a humanoid from Aldebaran. Small programmable humanoid robot Our review focuses on what is published today: size, payload, runtime, mobility, software access, safety claims, and whether buyers can actually purchase or deploy it.

Availability and pricingNAO is currently listed as paid deployment. Pricing is Quote-based educational/research pricing; no stable public list price found. That buying status matters because a preorder, pilot, enterprise quote, prototype, or discontinued model means very different things for buyers.

Best fitBased on its published specs and positioning, NAO is most relevant for education, research, entertainment. It should be evaluated as a practical robot for the intended job, not only as a brand name or demo video.

What to watchPublic specifications can change as the manufacturer releases new details. Verify release timing, purchase availability, safety claims, autonomy level, SDK or ROS access, payload, runtime, battery details, sensors, hand design, actuator details, walking speed, and stable manufacturer measurements.

Comparable robotsA useful comparison set for NAO includes Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Unitree G1, Apollo, Digit, NEO, Phoenix, Walker S, GR-2, Unitree H2. Compare price, availability, height, weight, payload, runtime, DOF, walking speed, hands, software access, service model, and deployment evidence.

Specs that matterNAO has 36 documented specification fields available for review. Specification highlights include Price: Quote-based educational/research pricing; no stable public list price found; Availability: paid deployment; Height: 574 mm; Weight: 5.48 kg; Runtime: 60 min active use; 90 min normal use; DOF: 25; Battery: 62.5 Wh; Actuators: 25 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF). The important question is whether the published capabilities match the actual work: lifting, walking, sensing, manipulating objects, operating safely, and being supported after deployment.

Profile coverage

Documented facts and source coverage

This humanoid profile connects reviewed reference records where available, including manufacturer pages, documentation, media, papers, patents, and community notes.

Documented specs36 fields

Reference links12 sources

Images26 views

Videos0 clips

Data confidence100%

NAO Review

NAO review, specs, price, availability and comparison

Quick answer: NAO is a humanoid associated with Aldebaran. Based on currently available public information, its availability is paid deployment, and its pricing status is Quote-based educational/research pricing; no stable public list price found.

This profile is designed for people comparing humanoid robots, evaluating robot buying options, checking developer suitability, or researching the state of commercial robotics. Unknown fields stay unknown until a stronger source is attached.

What is NAO?

Small programmable humanoid robot

Who makes it?

Aldebaran is the manufacturer currently connected to this profile. Use the linked manufacturer page and source cards below to verify company-level details, model lineage, and official product information.

What is it designed for?

NAO is most relevant for education, research, entertainment. Treat use-case claims carefully when the robot is still marked as prototype, piloting, announced, or unavailable to the public.

Availability and price

Availability: paid deployment. Price: Quote-based educational/research pricing; no stable public list price found. Robot pricing often depends on configuration, support contract, accessories, and whether the customer is buying, leasing, or joining a pilot.

Hardware and design

Height: 574 mm; Weight: 5.48 kg; Chest Width: 275 mm; Total DOF: 25; Head DOF: 2

Mobility

Walking: true; Wheels: false; Tracks: false

Hands, manipulation and payload

End-effector and hand details are not fully documented yet. Use payload, hand DOF, finger count, and grip fields when comparing manipulation ability.

Battery and charging

Battery Capacity: 62.5 Wh; Amp Hours: 1.3 Ah (estimated using 48 V pack); Runtime Walking: 60 min active use; 90 min normal use; Runtime Working: 60 min active use; 90 min normal use; Charge Time: 90 min

AI, software and developer support

Memory: 4 GB DDR3 RAM; Operating System: Open NAO Embedded GNU/Linux based on Gentoo; SDK: true; ROS: community ROS drivers available; official stack is NAOqi/OpenNAO

Strengths

12 linked source records support verification.
26 approved image assets help compare visible design and proportions.
Height is listed as 574 mm.
Degrees of freedom are listed as 25.

Limitations and uncertainties

Pricing should be treated as unconfirmed or configuration-dependent.
Robot specifications can change quickly as manufacturers revise hardware, software, and deployment programs.

Best use cases

education
research
entertainment

Not ideal for

Buyers who need guaranteed availability without confirming directly with the manufacturer.
Procurement decisions that require independently verified pricing, warranty, and deployment support.
Applications where missing safety, runtime, payload, or autonomy data cannot be tolerated.

Similar robots and comparisons

Compare NAO against nearby robots to understand maturity, cost, availability, hardware tradeoffs, and ecosystem differences.

FAQ

What is NAO?

NAO is a humanoid associated with Aldebaran. Firgelli Robots tracks its public specifications, media, source links, availability status, and comparison data in one profile.

Who makes NAO?

NAO is listed with Aldebaran. Use the manufacturer profile and source links on this page to verify company details before making buying or research decisions.

Is NAO available to buy?

Current availability status: paid deployment. If the robot is marked as a prototype, pilot, announced, or not publicly sold, treat pricing and delivery claims as preliminary.

How much does NAO cost?

Pricing status: Quote-based educational/research pricing; no stable public list price found. Robot prices often vary by configuration, support contract, deployment type, and customer type.

What are the main NAO specifications?

Known headline specs include height 574 mm, runtime 60 min active use; 90 min normal use, payload Not publicly verified, and degrees of freedom 25.

What is NAO best used for?

NAO is most useful to evaluate in the context of education; research; entertainment.

Specifications

Full NAO specification sheet

Technical fields are separated by category so buyers, researchers, and search engines can compare robots field by field.

36 spec fields

Identity 7 documented fields

Robot IDrobot_nao_3beeda65afKnown

Robot NameNAOKnown

ManufacturerAldebaranKnown

Country of OriginFranceKnown

Availabilitypaid deploymentKnown

Consumer / Enterprise / Researcheducation; researchKnown

Product URLhttps://www.aldebaran.com/en/naoKnown

Pricing 1 documented fields

MSRPQuote-based educational/research pricing; no stable public list price foundKnown

Physical Dimensions 3 documented fields

Height574 mmKnown

Weight5.48 kgKnown

Chest Width275 mmKnown

Mobility 3 documented fields

WalkingtrueCalculated

WheelsfalseKnown

TracksfalseKnown

Degrees of Freedom 4 documented fields

Total DOF25Known

Head DOF2Known

Hand DOF1 per handKnown

Actuator Count25 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF)Estimated

Battery 5 documented fields

Battery Capacity62.5 WhKnown

Amp Hours1.3 Ah (estimated using 48 V pack)Estimated

Runtime Walking60 min active use; 90 min normal useKnown

Runtime Working60 min active use; 90 min normal useKnown

Charge Time90 minKnown

AI 1 documented fields

Memory4 GB DDR3 RAMKnown

Vision 2 documented fields

RGB Cameras2Known

Camera ResolutionTwo front head cameras, OV5640 sensors, up to 5 MPKnown

Audio 1 documented fields

Microphone Count4 omnidirectional head microphonesKnown

Hardware 3 documented fields

CPUIntel Atom E3845 1.91 GHzKnown

RAM4 GB DDR3 RAMKnown

Storage32 GB eMMCKnown

Software 3 documented fields

Operating SystemOpen NAO Embedded GNU/Linux based on GentooKnown

SDKtrueKnown

ROScommunity ROS drivers available; official stack is NAOqi/OpenNAOKnown

Use Cases 1 documented fields

MilitaryfalseKnown

Documentation 2 documented fields

API Docshttps://maxtronics.com/wp-content/uploads/nao-v6-datasheet_en_2025.pdfKnown

SDK Docshttps://maxtronics.com/wp-content/uploads/nao-v6-datasheet_en_2025.pdfKnown

Sources

Source links, manuals, papers, and further reading

Use these links to verify claims, inspect manufacturer pages, or continue deeper technical research.

Primary and supporting sources

Official pages, manufacturer pages, launch pages, and supporting references.

NAOofficial_product_page - aldebaran.comOpen source

Manuals and technical docs

Manuals, developer documentation, SDK notes, support pages, and technical PDFs where available.

How to preserve the battery life cycle / is it Out Of Order ?manual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Determine the Battery version of NAOmanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Tutorialsmanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

manual_or_developer_docmanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

NAO - Charging the batterymanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Advanced Operationsmanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Downloadsmanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Remove the batterymanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Packaging and Storingmanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Troubleshootingmanual_or_developer_doc - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source

Papers and patents

Academic papers, patents, white papers, and technical research connected to this robot.

Researchresearch_paper - maxtronics.comExtracted from saved source page; verify before treating as official documentation.Open source