A2 vs NAO V6: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) vs Aldebaran (Maxvision) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
A2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, faster speed, while NAO V6 leads in lower price. Overall, A2 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
NAO V6
Aldebaran (Maxvision)
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A2 NAO V6
Specifications
$100,000Price$16,990
169 cmHeight58 cm
69 kgWeight5.6 kg
40DOF25
15 kgPayload—
2hRuntime1h
3.3 m/sSpeed0.5 m/s
YesStairsNo
YesLiDARNo
200 TOPSComputeIntel Atom (upgraded in V6)
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✓Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
?Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
60
A2
/100
70
NAO V6
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
NAOqi + Choregraphe. Massive academic community. Future uncertain post-bankruptcy.
Pros and cons at a glance
A2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
NAO V6
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $16,990 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
Cons
- Short runtime (75 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: A2 or NAO V6?
NAO V6 is cheaper at $16,990 vs $100,000 for A2. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Are both A2 and NAO V6 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: A2 or NAO V6?
A2 has ros2; NAO V6 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does A2 or NAO V6 use LiDAR?
A2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; NAO V6 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024