NAO 6
NAO 6 is a 58 cm autonomous humanoid robot manufactured by Aldebaran (United Robotics Group) and designed for education, research, and healthcare applications. The robot features 25 degrees of freedom, multilingual interaction capabilities, and is programmed using Choregraphe and the NAOqi SDK.
Overview and Use Cases
NAO 6 is a small-scale humanoid robot deployed in educational institutions, research facilities, and healthcare settings worldwide. Its compact 58 cm form factor and autonomous operation make it suitable for human-robot interaction (HRI) studies, classroom instruction, and therapeutic applications.
Key Capabilities
- Humanoid form factor with 25 degrees of freedom enabling natural movement and gestures
- Multilingual speech interaction for communication across different languages
- Programmable behavior via Choregraphe graphical programming interface and NAOqi SDK
- Sensor suite including cameras, microphones, and tactile sensors for perception and interaction
- Autonomous operation with onboard processing capabilities
Specifications
- Height: 58 cm
- Degrees of freedom: 25
- Battery life: 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Programming interfaces: Choregraphe, NAOqi SDK
- Sensor systems: Cameras, microphones, tactile sensors
- Communication: Multilingual speech capabilities
Applications
NAO 6 has been deployed across multiple domains. In education, it serves as an instructional tool and platform for teaching robotics and programming. Research institutions utilize it for human-robot interaction studies and behavioral experiments. Healthcare facilities employ the robot for therapeutic and assistive purposes, particularly in settings involving elderly care and child development.
Manufacturer
NAO 6 is manufactured by Aldebaran, a subsidiary of United Robotics Group. Aldebaran is headquartered in France.
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