How much does the NAO cost?

The NAO by SoftBank Robotics is priced at ~$9,000.

What are the specs of the NAO?

The NAO is a wheeled robot. Height: 1'11" (58 cm). Weight: 5.6 kg. 25 degrees of freedom.

Is the NAO commercially available?

The NAO by SoftBank Robotics is currently in commercial status.

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NAO

Made by SoftBank Robotics 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

Commercial~$9,000Wheeled

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Height1'11" (58 cm)

Weight5.6 kg

Max Speed~0.6 km/h

Degrees of Freedom25

Payload Capacity~0.5 kg

Battery Life~90 min

Capability Assessment

3.9/ 10

ReadinessHigh

DexterityModerate

MobilityMinimal

AutonomyModerate

PayloadMinimal

EnduranceMinimal

3.9/ 10

Humanoid Index Assessment

Humanoid Index Assessment — scores derived from published specifications and deployment data.

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Specifications

Height	1'11" (58 cm)
Weight	5.6 kg
Max Speed	~0.6 km/h
Degrees of Freedom	25
Payload Capacity	~0.5 kg
Battery Life	~90 min
Fingers	6 (3-finger grippers)
Gait Type	Bipedal
Sensors	Dual 5MP cameras, sonar, 4 omnidirectional mics, tactile, pressure
Connectivity	WiFi, Ethernet
Motor Type	Maxon coreless DC motors
AI Integration	NAOqi dialogue engine
Software / OS	NAOqi OS (Python, C++ SDK)

Specs vs Field Average

How NAO compares to the average across all indexed robots (normalized 0-10 scale)

Source: Humanoid Index

About NAO

Aldebaran's NAO is the most widely deployed humanoid robot in education and research, with over 13,000 units in more than 70 countries. Standing 58 cm tall and weighing 5.6 kg, the NAO V6 features 25 degrees of freedom driven by precision Maxon coreless DC motors. Its comprehensive sensor suite includes dual 5-megapixel cameras, sonar, four omnidirectional microphones, tactile sensors, and foot pressure sensors. Walking at approximately 0.6 km/h, NAO is powered by a removable battery providing about 90 minutes of autonomy. The NAOqi operating system includes dialogue, emotion, and autonomous life engines. First released in 2006 and now in its sixth generation, NAO has become the standard platform for university robotics courses, autism therapy programs, and HRI research worldwide.