NAO vs XPeng IRON (Gen 2)
Compare NAO (Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics) and XPeng IRON (Gen 2) (Xpeng) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | NAO | XPeng IRON (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics | Xpeng |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Japan | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 76 |
| 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 | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2008 | 2025 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
NAO leads on 0 of the 1 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
XPeng IRON (Gen 2) leads on degrees of freedom (76 vs 25).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, 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.
XPeng IRON (Gen 2)
XPeng's next-generation humanoid, with a flexible lattice body structure and three Turing AI chips. The first units came off XPeng's new production line on Sep 8, 2026. XPeng has not published weight, battery life, speed, payload or a price.