NAO vs Unitree G1
Compare NAO (Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics) and Unitree G1 (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | NAO | Unitree G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Japan | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 23 |
| Weight (kg) | 5.4 | 35 |
| Battery life (h) | 1.5 | 2 |
| Payload | 0.5 kg | 5 kg |
| Max speed | 0.4 m/s | 2.0 m/s |
| Actuators | Brushless DC Servo Motors | Modular Joint Motors |
| Primary sensor | 2x HD Cameras + IMU + 4x Microphones + Tactile sensors | Depth Camera + IMU |
| Function | Education & research | Research & development |
| Released | 2008 | 2024 |
| 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.
Unitree G1
Mass-market affordable research and education humanoid. Foldable design with exceptional cost-to-performance ratio, widely adopted by university labs worldwide.