NAO vs Reachy
Compare NAO (Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics) and Reachy (Pollen Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | NAO | Reachy |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics | Pollen Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Japan | France |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 15 |
| Weight (kg) | 5.4 | 12 |
| Battery life (h) | 1.5 | 4 |
| Payload | 0.5 kg | 2 kg |
| Max speed | 0.4 m/s | N/A (stationary torso) |
| Actuators | Brushless DC Servo Motors | Brushless DC with Position Feedback |
| Primary sensor | 2x HD Cameras + IMU + 4x Microphones + Tactile sensors | Stereo Camera + Joint Encoders + IMU |
| Function | Education & research | Research & development |
| Released | 2008 | 2020 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
NAO leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
NAO leads on price ($8,000 vs $17,000) and degrees of freedom (25 vs 15).
Reachy leads on payload (2 kg vs 0.5 kg) and battery life (4 h vs 1.5 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: max speed.
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.
Reachy
An open-source humanoid torso built for research, education, and creative applications. Reachy runs on Python with the open Reachy SDK and is designed to be hackable, modular, and accessible for labs and makers alike.