NAO vs 1X NEO

Compare NAO (Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics) and 1X NEO (1X Technologies) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.

Specification comparison
SpecNAO1X NEO
ManufacturerAldebaran / SoftBank Robotics1X Technologies
CategoryHumanoidHumanoid
CountryJapanNorway
Degrees of freedom2526
Weight (kg)5.427
Battery life (h)1.52
Payload0.5 kg10 kg
Max speed0.4 m/s1.0 m/s
ActuatorsBrushless DC Servo MotorsCustom Electromechanical Actuators
Primary sensor2x HD Cameras + IMU + 4x Microphones + Tactile sensors360-degree Vision Array + Depth Sensors
FunctionEducation & researchHome assistance
Released20082024
StatusActiveTesting

NAO

A programmable humanoid robot widely used in education and research. NAO features a rich sensor suite and runs the NAOqi framework, making it a standard platform for robotics labs and STEM programs worldwide.

1X NEO

A lightweight home-assistant humanoid designed for safe indoor operation. NEO is built to perform household chores and assist with daily living tasks in domestic environments.

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