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NAO V6
by Aldebaran (Maxvision) · humanoid · Announced 2004 · Shipped 2018
$16,990
$14,990–$16,990
World's most deployed educational humanoid (9,000+ units in universities). Future uncertain after Aldebaran bankruptcy 2025.
Overview
The NAO V6 is a humanoid developed by Aldebaran (Maxvision) (France), first announced in 2004 (shipping since 2018). It is commercially available. Standing 58 cm tall, weighing 5.6 kg, with 25 degrees of freedom, it is designed for versatile operation. Performance highlights include a top speed of 0.5 m/s, a battery runtime of 75 minutes, a 48 Wh battery pack. The platform is powered by Intel Atom (upgraded in V6), ROS1 compatible, equipped with 2x HD cameras, 4x microphones, 2x ultrasonic sensors, IMU, and 2 more sensor types. Pricing starts at $16,990 ($14,990–$16,990).
Specifications
Height
58 cm
Weight
5.6 kg
DOF
25
Payload
—
Runtime
1h
Max Speed
0.5 m/s
Battery
48 Wh
Charge Time
65 min
Stairs
No
LiDAR
No
Compute
Intel Atom (upgraded in V6)
ROS
ROS1
Platform
Sensors
2x HD cameras4x microphones2x ultrasonic sensorsIMU8x FSR (feet)IR
Operating System
NAOqi OS (Linux)PythonC++Choregraphe
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2004 · Shipped 2018
FAQ
Q.What is the price of NAO V6?
The NAO V6 is priced at $16,990 USD. $14,990–$16,990
Q.What are the specs of NAO V6?
NAO V6 features 25 DOF, 58cm, 5.6kg, N/A, 75 min runtime. Intel Atom (upgraded in V6), ROS1.
Q.Is NAO V6 available to buy?
Yes, NAO V6 is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes NAO V6?
NAO V6 is made by Aldebaran (Maxvision), headquartered in France. Official manufacturer site: https://www.aldebaran.com/.
Q.Does NAO V6 support ROS?
Yes. NAO V6 supports ROS1, which makes it compatible with the broader Robot Operating System ecosystem and tooling.
Q.How long does the NAO V6 battery last?
NAO V6 runs for approximately 1h on a single charge (battery capacity: 48 Wh).
Q.How fast is NAO V6?
NAO V6 has a published maximum walking speed of 0.5 m/s.
Q.What are alternatives to NAO V6?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to NAO V6 include G1 by Unitree Robotics, PM01 by EngineAI Robotics, SE01 by EngineAI Robotics. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/nao-v6-vs-unitree-g1.