NAO vs FF Nova
Compare NAO (Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics) and FF Nova (Faraday Future) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | NAO | FF Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics | Faraday Future |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 5.4 | Not disclosed |
| Battery life (h) | 1.5 | Not disclosed |
| Payload | 0.5 kg | |
| Max speed | 0.4 m/s | |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Education & research | Education & research |
| Released | 2008 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
NAO leads on 2 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
NAO leads on price ($8,000 vs $2,490 USD (device; Developer Skills Package $390 extra)) and degrees of freedom (25 vs 20).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload, max speed and battery life.
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.
FF Nova
Faraday Future and FF EAI Robotics' entry-level bipedal humanoid for developers and education, launched on October 15, 2026. The maker lists 20 degrees of freedom and a $2,490 device price. Phase one is invitation-only and limited to 100 units. No height or weight is published.