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The NAO V6 Standard Edition is a fully programmable, 58-cm bipedal humanoid robot built by Aldebaran (formerly SoftBank Robotics) and supplied, deployed and supported in North America by RobotLAB. With 25 degrees of freedom, two HD cameras, four directional microphones, sonar, an inertial measurement unit and tactile sensors, NAO walks, gestures, sees, listens and speaks in more than 20 languages — making abstract concepts in programming, AI, linguistics and biomechanics tangible for students and researchers alike.
Under the hood, NAO V6 runs a quad-core Intel Atom E3845 processor (1.91 GHz) with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage on an embedded Linux OS. It is programmed visually through the included unlimited Choregraphe license, or in code via a full SDK and API supporting Python, C++ and Java. That dual on-ramp — drag-and-drop for newcomers, real code for advanced work — is why NAO has become a standard teaching and research platform across K-12, higher education, special education and therapy programs.
RobotLAB sells the NAO V6 Standard Edition outright at $16,990, or as a Robot-as-a-Service subscription starting at $647/month that bundles hardware, installation, training, software updates and ongoing support. Every unit ships with a charger, battery, unlimited Choregraphe license, full SDK, curriculum materials, a one-year warranty and RobotLAB Support. RobotLAB also leases and services the platform, so institutions can match acquisition to their budget cycle.
| Manufacturer | Aldebaran (formerly SoftBank Robotics) |
| Type | Bipedal humanoid robot |
| Height | 574 mm (22.6 in) |
| Weight | 5.48 kg (12.08 lb) |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 |
| Processor | Intel Atom E3845 quad-core, 1.91 GHz |
| Memory / Storage | 4 GB DDR3 RAM / 32 GB eMMC |
| Operating system | Embedded GNU/Linux |
| Cameras | 2 HD cameras (OV5640 CMOS) |
| Microphones | 4 omnidirectional |
| Sensors | Sonar, IMU (gyro + accelerometer), tactile, force-sensitive resistors, infrared, joint encoders |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Battery life | 60 min active / 90 min normal use |
| Languages | 20+ spoken languages |
| Programming | Choregraphe (visual) + SDK/API in Python, C++, Java |
| Included | Robot, charger, battery, unlimited Choregraphe license, full SDK, curriculum, Ethernet cable, user manual |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty + RobotLAB Support Level 1 |
| Purchase Price | $16,990 (RaaS from $647/mo) |
NAO is the most widely deployed research humanoid in academia, used at Yale, MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Georgia Tech and hundreds of other universities. Its open SDK (Python, C++, Java) and 25 degrees of freedom make it a proven platform for studying bipedal locomotion, computer vision, human-robot interaction, machine learning and natural-language processing — and it is the official robot of the RoboCup Standard Platform League.
With drag-and-drop Choregraphe programming and SoftBank curriculum materials, NAO lets students from middle school upward build, test and run their own behaviors. It brings coding, math, science and engineering to life through a robot that walks, talks and reacts, keeping learners engaged while teaching real programming logic and computational thinking.
NAO's predictable, patient and customizable interactions make it a valued tool in special-education and autism-support programs. Educators and therapists use it to model social cues, lead structured exercises and deliver consistent, non-judgmental engagement that helps students practice communication and emotional-recognition skills.
In healthcare, senior-care and assisted-living settings, NAO leads cognitive exercises, physical activities and multilingual conversation that brighten resident engagement. In museums, libraries and events, its expressive movement and 20+ language support make it an engaging presenter and ambassador for arts and entertainment audiences.
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Both are the same NAO V6 hardware platform. The Standard Edition ($16,990) gives you the full robot with Choregraphe and the complete SDK for programming behaviors yourself. The AI Edition ($19,990) adds pre-packaged AI skills — conversational mode with chatbot/LLM integration, facial recognition and presenter mode — for teams that want lifelike conversational AI out of the box. Note that AI-Edition cloud features can require API keys and ongoing service. Call 1-87-RobotLAB and we will help you choose the right edition for your use case.
Yes. RobotLAB offers the NAO V6 Standard Edition three ways: outright purchase at $16,990, financing/leasing to spread the cost, or Robot-as-a-Service starting at $647/month that bundles the hardware with installation, training, updates and support. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to discuss which acquisition model fits your budget cycle.
NAO V6 ships with an unlimited license for Choregraphe, a drag-and-drop visual programming environment ideal for beginners, plus a full SDK and API for coding in Python, C++ and Java. This lets the same robot serve a middle-school intro class and a university research lab. Call 1-87-RobotLAB if you would like a curriculum or training walkthrough.
Yes. NAO's patient, predictable and fully customizable interactions make it widely used in special-education and autism-support settings to model social cues, lead structured exercises and deliver consistent, non-judgmental engagement. RobotLAB can help you scope a deployment and training plan — call 1-87-RobotLAB.
Each NAO V6 Standard Edition includes the robot, a charger and battery, an unlimited Choregraphe license, the full SDK and API, SoftBank curriculum materials, an Ethernet cable, a user manual, a one-year warranty and RobotLAB Support Level 1. RaaS customers also receive 24/7 remote monitoring, white-glove installation and faculty training. Call 1-87-RobotLAB for details on support tiers.
NAO V6 runs about 60 minutes of active use or roughly 90 minutes of lighter use per charge, and recharges in about 90 minutes using the included charger. For continuous classroom or demo use, RobotLAB recommends keeping a spare battery on hand — call 1-87-RobotLAB to add accessories.
Both are small bipedal research humanoids. NAO V6 (25 DOF, 58 cm) offers a mature, well-supported ecosystem with Choregraphe and 20+ language interaction, and is the RoboCup Standard Platform League robot. The Darwin OP3 ($11,000) is a more open, ROS2-based platform with an Intel i3 NUC that appeals to labs wanting low-level control. Call 1-87-RobotLAB and we will help you match the platform to your research goals.
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