NAO
Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics · Humanoid · Japan
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.
Specifications
| Degrees of freedom | 25 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.4 kg |
| Battery life | 1.5 h |
| Payload | 0.5 kg |
| Max speed | 0.4 m/s |
| Actuators | Brushless DC Servo Motors |
| Primary sensor | 2x HD Cameras + IMU + 4x Microphones + Tactile sensors |
| Function | Education & research |
| Released | 2008 |
| Status | Active |
Articles mentioning NAO
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