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Overview

What is the NAO School Starter Pack?

The NAO Standard Pack pairs the NAO V6 — the world's most widely deployed humanoid robot in education and research — with everything a school or lab needs to deploy it on day one. NAO V6 is a 25-degrees-of-freedom programmable humanoid standing roughly 58 cm tall, equipped with two HD cameras, four microphones, tactile, ultrasonic, infrared, and force sensors, and an inertial unit for balance. It runs on an onboard Intel Atom processor and can be programmed via the drag-and-drop Choregraphe interface or full SDKs in Python, C++, and JavaScript, making it approachable for first-time coders and flexible enough for advanced research.

As an authorized reseller and deployment partner, RobotLAB sells this pack as a turnkey solution rather than a bare robot. The $19,900 package includes one NAO V6 robot, charger and battery, a teacher laptop pre-loaded with software plus a router, a transport case, unlimited Choregraphe licenses with the full SDK, a one-year STEMLAB software license, a one-year Engage! K12 site license of lesson plans and a simulation tool, three hours of online onboarding training, and a one-year warranty with RobotLAB support. NAO speaks 19 languages and ships in dark grey.

RobotLAB handles sales, leasing, Robot-as-a-Service subscriptions, deployment, training, and ongoing service nationwide. Beyond direct purchase, the same pack is available through RobotLAB's RaaS program starting at $417/month, letting schools and institutions spread cost across a budget cycle while keeping support and curriculum bundled in.

Specifications

Key specs

Robot modelNAO V6 (Aldebaran / United Robotics Group)
ColorDark grey
HeightApprox. 58 cm (22.8 in)
WeightApprox. 5.6 kg (12.3 lb)
Degrees of freedom25
ProcessorIntel Atom (onboard), plus ARM processor in chest
Cameras2 HD cameras
Microphones4 omnidirectional microphones
SensorsTactile, ultrasonic, infrared, force sensors; gyroscope; accelerometer; joint encoders
ConnectivityWiFi, Bluetooth, wired Ethernet
ProgrammingChoregraphe (drag-and-drop); SDK/API in Python, C++, JavaScript
Languages supported19 (English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and others)
Included in pack1 NAO V6 robot, charger + battery, teacher laptop + router, transport case, unlimited Choregraphe licenses + full SDK, 1-year STEMLAB license, 1-year Engage! K12 site license, 3-hour online training, 1-year warranty + support
Warranty1 year (RobotLAB support included)
FinancingRobot-as-a-Service from $417/month
Purchase Price$19,900
How it works

NAO School Starter Pack in detail

K-12 STEM and coding classrooms

NAO gives K-12 educators a tangible, humanoid platform for teaching coding, problem-solving, and computational thinking. The included Engage! K12 site license supplies standards-aligned lesson plans, activities, and a simulation tool, while Choregraphe's drag-and-drop interface lets younger students program behaviors without writing code. Subjects span reading, science, technology, engineering, art, math, geometry, and programming.

Special education and social-emotional learning

NAO's expressive movement, speech in 19 languages, and predictable, patient interaction style make it a proven engagement tool in special education classrooms — particularly for students who respond well to structured, repeatable robot-led activities. Educators can author custom routines to support communication, turn-taking, and behavioral goals.

Higher education and research labs

With 25 degrees of freedom, full SDK access, and a Webots-based simulation workflow, NAO V6 is a standard research platform for robotics, AI, human-robot interaction, and computer-vision coursework. Innovation labs and university programs use it to prototype behaviors and run experiments without building hardware from scratch.

Compare

How the NAO School Starter Pack compares

SpecificationNAO Standard PackNAO Standard PackNAO Robot Starter Pack DuoNAO Robot Starter Pack DuoNAO V6 Humanoid RobotNAO V6 Humanoid RobotDARWIN OP3 RobotDARWIN OP3 Robot
Best forA single classroom or lab wanting a complete, turnkey NAO deploymentPrograms needing two NAO robots for group or peer-interaction activitiesBuyers who want only the NAO V6 robot without the curriculum bundleResearch/education teams wanting an open-platform humanoid alternative
Purchase price$19,900$32,990$16,990$11,000
Robot modelNAO V62x NAO V6NAO V6DARWIN-OP3
Number of robots1211
Degrees of freedom2525 (each)2520
Curriculum / training includedYes — Engage! K12, STEMLAB, 3-hr trainingYes — two-robot packRobot only (no bundled curriculum)Open-source platform; no bundled curriculum
ProgrammingChoregraphe + Python/C++/JS SDKChoregraphe + Python/C++/JS SDKChoregraphe + Python/C++/JS SDKOpen-source (C++/Python, ROS)
Primary useK-12 STEM, special ed, researchK-12 STEM with paired-robot activitiesEducation and researchResearch and advanced education
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What's included

In the box

  • 1 NAO V6 Humanoid Robot (Dark grey)
  • 1 Charger and 1 Battery
  • 1 Teacher Laptop with pre-installed Software and 1 Router
  • 1 Transport Case
  • Unlimited Choregraphe Software Licenses and Full SDK
  • STEMLAB Software User license for 1 year
  • 3-hour Online Training
  • 1-year Engage! K12 Site License (Lesson plans, activities and 3D simulation tool included)
  • 1-year Warranty and RobotLAB Support
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Questions & answers

About the NAO School Starter Pack.

  1. Which NAO version comes in this pack?

    This pack includes the NAO V6 — the current-generation Aldebaran/United Robotics Group humanoid with 25 degrees of freedom, dual HD cameras, four microphones, and an onboard Intel Atom processor. It ships in dark grey. For confirmation of the exact configuration for your program, call 1-87-RobotLAB.

  2. What exactly is included for $19,900?

    The pack includes one NAO V6 robot, charger and battery, a teacher laptop with pre-installed software plus a router, a transport case, unlimited Choregraphe licenses with the full SDK, a one-year STEMLAB software license, a one-year Engage! K12 site license (lesson plans, activities, and a simulation tool), three hours of online training, and a one-year warranty with RobotLAB support.

  3. Do we need coding experience to use NAO?

    No. NAO is programmed primarily through Choregraphe, a drag-and-drop visual interface designed for first-time programmers, and the included Engage! K12 curriculum provides ready-made lesson plans. Advanced users can drop into the full SDK with Python, C++, or JavaScript. The included three-hour online training helps your team get started.

  4. Can we lease or subscribe instead of buying outright?

    Yes. The same pack is available through RobotLAB's Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) program starting at $417/month, which spreads the cost across your budget cycle while keeping curriculum, software, and support bundled. RobotLAB also offers leasing options — call 1-87-RobotLAB to discuss what fits your funding.

  5. Is this suitable for special education and research, or only K-12?

    It serves all three. The bundled curriculum targets K-12 STEM and special education classrooms, while NAO V6's 25 degrees of freedom, full SDK, and Webots-based simulation make it a standard platform for higher-education and research labs. RobotLAB can advise on the right pack tier for your use case at 1-87-RobotLAB.

  6. What support and warranty come with the pack?

    The pack includes a one-year warranty plus RobotLAB technical support. As your deployment and service partner, RobotLAB handles setup guidance, training, and ongoing assistance. For extended support or service options, call 1-87-RobotLAB.

  7. How does this differ from buying the bare NAO V6 robot?

    The standalone NAO V6 robot is priced lower but ships without the teacher laptop, transport case, K12 curriculum site license, STEMLAB license, or onboarding training. This Standard Pack bundles all of those into a turnkey classroom deployment. If you only need the robot, ask RobotLAB about the bare NAO V6 at 1-87-RobotLAB.

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