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
Bipedal, wheeled-hybrid, etc.
Defines interaction envelope
Degrees of Freedom (DOF)
# of controllable joints
Directly tied to dexterity & versatility
Max Walk Speed
m/s
Static, dynamic balancing
Upper Body & Manipulation
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Arm DOF
Each arm's axis count
Higher = more natural movement
Hand Dexterity
Pinch / 3-finger / 5-finger
Newtons
Grip Feedback
Force, pressure, tactile sensors
Enables delicate handling and learning
Perception
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Visual Sensors (Eyes)
RGB / Depth / IR / LiDAR
Navigation, facial recognition, object tracking
Eye DOF / Movement
Can they move? (Y/N, axis count)
Naturalistic interaction & gaze tracking
Audio Sensors (Ears)
# of mics + array type
Needed for voice commands, sound source localization
Face Display / Actuators
LED screen / moving eyebrows / static
Social communication, emotional response
Face Expressiveness
None / Basic / Realistic
Higher = better interaction in social spaces
Interfaces
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Voice Recognition
NLP model + languages supported
Enables natural user interaction
Speech Output
TTS engine used + quality level
Critical for public/commercial use
Touch UI / Screen
Present or not
Optional fallback interaction
Remote Control
N/A
Web / App / Joystick
Needed for manual override or remote training
