NAO V5
NAO V5 is a 25-degree-of-freedom humanoid robot developed by Aldebaran Robotics for educational, research, and therapeutic applications. Over 20,000 units have been deployed across 70+ countries, and the robot operates autonomously once programmed to execute behaviors, social interactions, and navigation tasks.
Overview and Use Cases
NAO V5 is an autonomous programmable humanoid robot originally developed by Aldebaran Robotics. The platform has been deployed in over 70 countries, with cumulative installations exceeding 20,000 units. Primary use cases include education, research, and therapeutic applications.
Key Capabilities
- Autonomous task execution: performs programmed behaviors without requiring direct human operation or teleoperation
- Social interaction: engages in interactive communication and social behaviors
- Navigation: capable of autonomous movement and spatial awareness
- Programmable: accepts custom programming for task-specific applications
- Not designed for heavy-duty physical work
Specifications
- Degrees of Freedom: 25 DOF
- Classification: Humanoid robot
Applications
NAO V5 has been utilized across educational institutions, research laboratories, and therapeutic settings. Its relatively small scale and autonomous capabilities make it suitable for classroom demonstrations, controlled research experiments, and human-robot interaction studies in healthcare and educational contexts.
Manufacturer
NAO V5 was originally developed by Aldebaran Robotics. Subsequent ownership and development transitioned through SoftBank Robotics Europe and is now under Maxtronics Robotics SAS. The original manufacturer, Aldebaran, entered judicial liquidation in 2025; a successor entity, NAO Robotics SA, is in formation to continue the platform's development and support.
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