NAO V3
NAO V3 is a small humanoid robot standing 58 cm tall with 25 degrees of freedom, developed by Aldebaran Robotics. The system is capable of autonomous operation, bipedal walking, face and voice recognition, and execution of programmed behaviors through the NAOqi operating system.
Overview and Use Cases
NAO V3 is a compact humanoid robot platform designed for autonomous interaction and task execution. The robot operates without direct human control, instead executing pre-programmed behaviors and responding to environmental inputs through onboard processing. Primary deployment contexts include educational institutions, research laboratories, and healthcare environments across more than 70 countries.
Key Capabilities
- Bipedal walking and autonomous locomotion
- Face recognition and identification
- Voice recognition and audio processing
- Programmable behavior execution via NAOqi operating system
- Autonomous operation after initial programming and setup
- Physical demonstration and interaction tasks
- Assistance with therapeutic applications
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
- Height: 58 cm
- Weight: Information not specified for V3 variant
- Degrees of Freedom: 25 DOF
Power System
- Battery Capacity: 62.5 Wh at 21.6V lithium chemistry
- Runtime: 60 minutes during active use
Applications
NAO V3 has been deployed across multiple sectors:
- Educational environments for teaching robotics and programming concepts
- Research facilities for human-robot interaction studies
- Healthcare settings for therapeutic assistance and patient interaction
- Institutional demonstrations of robotic capabilities
Manufacturer
NAO V3 was originally developed by Aldebaran Robotics. The intellectual property and product line have since undergone corporate transitions, with the original company entering judicial liquidation in 2025 and IP being acquired by NAO Robotics SA.
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