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