NAO

HUMANOID EDUCATIONAL ROBOT

Nao is a humanoid robot developed by SoftBank Robotics, designed to interact with humans in various settings, including education, research, and entertainment. With its expressive features, extensive sensor suite, and programmable capabilities, Nao is utilized for tasks ranging from assisting in classrooms to exploring social robotics applications.

FEATURES

Advanced Sensors

Nao is equipped with a variety of sensors including cameras, microphones, sonars, touch sensors, and inertial sensors, enabling it to perceive and understand its surroundings.

Speech Recognition and Synthesis

Nao can recognize and respond to speech commands, engage in conversation, and deliver synthesized speech, facilitating natural and intuitive interactions with users.

Facial and Object Recognition

Utilizing its cameras and image processing capabilities, Nao can recognize faces and objects, allowing for personalized interactions and object manipulation tasks.

Autonomous Navigation

Equipped with sophisticated navigation algorithms and sensors, Nao can autonomously move around its environment, avoiding obstacles and navigating to specified locations.

Programming Flexibility

Nao’s open-source software platform provides developers with the flexibility to program and customize its behavior, allowing for the creation of custom applications and behaviors tailored to specific needs and use cases.

Gesture Control

Nao is capable of recognizing and interpreting gestures, enabling users to communicate with it through simple hand movements and gestures.

INDUSTRIES

Research

Nao is widely used in research laboratories and institutions for studying human-robot interaction, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cognitive science, and other related fields, contributing to advancements in robotics and AI research.

Healthcare

In the healthcare sector, Nao is utilized for therapeutic purposes, assisting individuals with special needs, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and cognitive impairments through interactive activities and personalized interactions.

Schools and Universities:

NAO's face recognition feature allows it to identify students and inform them of their class schedules, enhancing efficiency in educational settings. By recognizing individual faces, NAO can provide personalized reminders and guidance, ensuring students stay informed and on track with their academic schedules.

Entertainment

Nao's expressive capabilities and interactive features make it suitable for entertainment applications, including exhibitions, museums, theme parks, and entertainment venues, where it can engage visitors through performances, storytelling, and interactive experiences.

Retail

In the retail industry, Nao can be employed for customer service, product promotion, and brand engagement activities in stores, shopping malls, and events, enhancing the customer experience and providing personalized assistance.

Hospitality

Nao can serve as a concierge or receptionist in hotels, resorts, and hospitality establishments, greeting guests, providing information, and assisting with inquiries in a friendly and interactive manner.

Education

Nao serves as a valuable educational tool in schools, universities, and educational institutions worldwide, facilitating learning in robotics, programming, and STEM subjects through interactive and hands-on experiences.

TECH SPECS

Product Dimensions

NAO (original)	58.2 cm (height) x 32.4 cm (width) x 31.9 cm (depth)
NAO Next Gen	58.2 cm (height) x 32.4 cm (width) x 31.9 cm (depth)
NAO Evolution	60 cm (height) x 32.4 cm (width) x 31.9 cm (depth)
NAO 6	60 cm (height) x 32.4 cm (width) x 31.9 cm (depth)

SIZE AND WEIGHT

NAO VERSION	height(cm)	Weight(kg)
NAO (Original)**	58.2	5.4
NAO NEXT GEN**	58.2	5.8
NAO EVOLUTION**	60	5.85
NAO 6**	60	5.4

SPEED AND PERFORMANCE

Default Walking Speed	The Aldebaran library enables the NAO for a maximum straight-line walking speed of approximately 9.52 cm/s (0.37 mph or 0.6 km/h).
Maximum Recorded Speeds	Research has achieved higher speeds with specialized algorithms and optimizations. The best recorded speeds include: 32 cm/s (1.2 mph or 2 km/h) 44.47 cm/s (1.6 mph or 2.7 km/h) at RoboCup challenges.
Degrees of Freedom (DOF)	NAO robots have 25 DOF, providing flexibility for various movements (walking, manipulating objects, etc.).

SOFTWARE

Husky Observer is pre-installed with Clearpath’s OutdoorNav Autonomy Software, enabling planning and execution of missions with an easy-to-use web interface for autonomous navigation and outdoor environments.