NAO review

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NAO specs, images, and availability

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 This profile 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 32 public specification details listed on this profile. 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.

Public spec details32 items
Reference links12 sources
Images26 views
Videos0 clips
Data confidence100%

NAO spec card

NAO 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. Fields without enough public support stay unconfirmed 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 degrees of freedom: 25; Head DOF: 2

Mobility

Walking: Legged walking mobility

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: Yes; 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.

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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?

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

NAO specifications

Specs are grouped into practical sections with plain-language values so readers can quickly compare the robot.

32 public details
Identity 6 public details
Robot NameNAO
ManufacturerAldebaran
Country of OriginFrance
AvailabilityPaid deployment
MarketEducation, Research
Official product pageOpen official product page
Pricing 1 public detail
MSRPQuote-based educational/research pricing; no stable public list price found
Physical Dimensions 3 public details
Height574 mm
Weight5.48 kg
Chest Width275 mm
Mobility 1 public detail
WalkingLegged walking mobility
Degrees of Freedom 4 public details
Total degrees of freedom25
Head DOF2
Hand DOF1 per hand
Actuators25 actuators minimum (estimated from total DOF)
Battery 5 public details
Battery Capacity62.5 Wh
Amp Hours1.3 Ah (estimated using 48 V pack)
Runtime Walking60 min active use; 90 min normal use
Runtime Working60 min active use; 90 min normal use
Charge Time90 min
AI 1 public detail
Memory4 GB DDR3 RAM
Vision 2 public details
RGB Cameras2
Camera ResolutionTwo front head cameras, OV5640 sensors, up to 5 MP
Audio 1 public detail
Microphone Count4 omnidirectional head microphones
Hardware 3 public details
CPUIntel Atom E3845 1.91 GHz
RAM4 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage32 GB eMMC
Software 3 public details
Operating SystemOpen NAO Embedded GNU/Linux based on Gentoo
SDKYes
ROScommunity ROS drivers available; official stack is NAOqi/OpenNAO
Documentation 2 public details
API Docshttps://maxtronics.com/wp-content/uploads/nao-v6-datasheet_en_2025.pdf
SDK Docshttps://maxtronics.com/wp-content/uploads/nao-v6-datasheet_en_2025.pdf

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.

Manuals and technical docs

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

Papers and patents

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