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.

Specification comparison
SpecUnitree G1NAO
ManufacturerUnitree RoboticsAldebaran / SoftBank Robotics
CategoryHumanoidHumanoid
CountryChinaJapan
Degrees of freedom2325
Weight (kg)355.4
Battery life (h)21.5
Payload5 kg0.5 kg
Max speed2.0 m/s0.4 m/s
ActuatorsModular Joint MotorsBrushless DC Servo Motors
Primary sensorDepth Camera + IMU2x HD Cameras + IMU + 4x Microphones + Tactile sensors
FunctionResearch & developmentEducation & research
Released20242008
StatusActiveActive

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.

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