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 |
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.