Softbank Robotics’ first humanoid robot, NAO, works as an assistant for organizations in industries ranging from healthcare to education. Only two feet tall, NAO features two 2D cameras for object recognition as well as four directional microphones and speakers, plus seven touch sensors, to better interact with people and its surrounding environment.
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Product Description
Softbank Robotics’ first humanoid robot, NAO, works as an assistant for organizations in industries ranging from healthcare to education. Only two feet tall, NAO features two 2D cameras for object recognition as well as four directional microphones and speakers, plus seven touch sensors, to better interact with people and its surrounding environment. With the ability to converse in 20 languages, NAO helps create content and teach programming in classrooms and works as assistants and patient service representatives in healthcare settings
Mobility & Structure
| Attribute | Value | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locomotion Type | N/A | Bipedal, wheeled-hybrid, etc. | Defines interaction envelope |
| Degrees of Freedom (DOF) | N/A | # of controllable joints | Directly tied to dexterity & versatility |
| Max Walk Speed | N/A | m/s | Static, dynamic balancing |
Upper Body & Manipulation
| Attribute | Value | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm DOF | N/A | Each arm's axis count | Higher = more natural movement |
| Hand Dexterity | N/A | Pinch / 3-finger / 5-finger | Newtons |
| Grip Feedback | N/A | Force, pressure, tactile sensors | Enables delicate handling and learning |
Perception
| Attribute | Value | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Sensors (Eyes) | N/A | RGB / Depth / IR / LiDAR | Navigation, facial recognition, object tracking |
| Eye DOF / Movement | N/A | Can they move? (Y/N, axis count) | Naturalistic interaction & gaze tracking |
| Audio Sensors (Ears) | N/A | # of mics + array type | Needed for voice commands, sound source localization |
| Face Display / Actuators | N/A | LED screen / moving eyebrows / static | Social communication, emotional response |
| Face Expressiveness | N/A | None / Basic / Realistic | Higher = better interaction in social spaces |
Interfaces
| Attribute | Value | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Recognition | N/A | NLP model + languages supported | Enables natural user interaction |
| Speech Output | N/A | TTS engine used + quality level | Critical for public/commercial use |
| Touch UI / Screen | N/A | Present or not | Optional fallback interaction |
| Remote Control | N/A | Web / App / Joystick | Needed for manual override or remote training |
