NAO: specs, status and sources
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.
NAO specification table
| Spec | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees of freedom | Not published | — | |
| Indicative price | Not published | — |
Not yet verified against a maker source · Overall: Unverified
Other attributes (ZeroGantry classification, not maker-verified)
| Function | Education & research |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Maturity | Production |
| Operational status | Active |
How to read the status badges
- Confirmed Read on the maker's own page, spec sheet, docs or press release as a stated value.
- Claimed Stated by the maker as a target, preliminary figure, “up to” value or performance claim.
- Estimated Derived by us or taken from a third party. Not maker data.
- Unverified No maker primary source checked yet. Treat as unconfirmed.
- Not published The maker does not publish this value.
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