25 degrees of freedom
Maxtronics gives 25 degrees of freedom for NAO6. The datasheet lists a body of 574 x 311 x 275 mm weighing 5.48 kg. [1][2]
Price & availability
Aldebaran Robotics has not published a price
Other quoted prices
Historical, launch and third-party figures remain separated from the current price.
- from $16,990Oct 8, 2026 · Retailer
US$16,990
RobotLAB listing 'Starting at $16,990'. The listing is undated; the date shown is when it was checked. Not an official price.
NAO V6 (NAO6) Standard Edition listing (RobotLAB) ↗
Product overview
About Aldebaran NAO 6
NAO 6 is the sixth generation of Aldebaran's NAO, a small programmable humanoid used mainly in education and research. Advance sales of the generation began in Japan on 26 June 2018. Maxtronics' current datasheet lists the robot at 574 x 311 x 275 mm and 5.48 kg, with 25 degrees of freedom and an Intel Atom E3845 processor. The product page lists cameras, microphones, tactile sensors, sonar and an inertial measurement unit, and says the robot can be programmed in Python, C++ and Choregraphe.
The current official battery specification is 2.9 Ah at 21.6 V, or 62.5 Wh. The datasheet gives 60 minutes of active use or 90 minutes of normal use per charge, with about 90 minutes to recharge. Each three-fingered hand has one coupled degree of freedom. The robot runs embedded Linux and comes with an official SDK.
Aldebaran Robotics was liquidated in France in June 2025. Maxvision Technology acquired its core robot assets the following month, and Maxtronics Robotics continues NAO6 distribution and support. Maxtronics directs buyers to a quote form rather than publishing a list price; the reseller RobotLAB lists the robot at US$16,990.
Capabilities
Key features
Sensors on the body
The product page lists cameras, microphones, tactile sensors, sonar and an inertial measurement unit. [1]
Programming tools
Maxtronics lists a Python and C++ SDK and Choregraphe for low-code programming. The robot runs embedded Linux. [1][2]
Battery and charging
The 2.9 Ah pack is rated at 62.5 Wh and gives 60 minutes of active use or 90 minutes of normal use. A full charge takes about 90 minutes. [2]
Change of ownership
Aldebaran was liquidated in June 2025. Maxvision acquired its core robot assets in July, and Maxtronics continues NAO6 support. [6]
Hardware profile
Specifications
Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizerReported — stated by a credible third partyEstimated — derived or approximate
Body
- Height
- 57.4 cmOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[2]Datasheet size 574 x 311 x 275 mm (HxDxW); the product page rounds to 58 cm
- Weight
- 5.48 kgOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[2]Robot weight per datasheet
- Total DoF
- 25Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Per Maxtronics product page; no joint breakdown given
Mobility
- Actuation
- ElectricOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[2]Brush DC coreless motors
Power
- Battery
- 0.06 kWhOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[2]Current datasheet rating: 2.9 Ah at 21.6 V nominal, stated as 62.5 Wh
- Runtime
- 1 hOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[2]60 min active use; datasheet also gives 90 min normal use
- Charge time
- 1.5 hOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[2]Charging duration 90 min
Hands & Manipulation
Compute & Sensing
Show unknown fields (5)
Mobility
- Maximum speed
- Not published
- Peak joint torque
- Not published
Power
- Swappable battery
- Not published
Hands & Manipulation
- Payload
- Not published
Compute & Sensing
- AI stack
- Not published
Quick answers
Aldebaran NAO 6 FAQ
Can you buy Aldebaran NAO 6?
Aldebaran NAO 6 is available through an official sales inquiry rather than a public checkout page. [1][4]
How tall is Aldebaran NAO 6 and how much does it weigh?
Aldebaran NAO 6 is 57.4 cm tall and weighs 5.48 kg (Robot weight per datasheet). [2]
How long does the Aldebaran NAO 6 battery last?
The stated runtime is 1 hours per charge; 60 min active use; datasheet also gives 90 min normal use. [2]
How many degrees of freedom does Aldebaran NAO 6 have?
Aldebaran NAO 6 has 25 listed degrees of freedom; Per Maxtronics product page; no joint breakdown given. [1]
Does Aldebaran NAO 6 have an open SDK?
Yes. Aldebaran NAO 6 is recorded as providing a public developer SDK or API. [1]
Who makes Aldebaran NAO 6?
Aldebaran NAO 6 is made by Aldebaran Robotics, based in France. [1]
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Evidence
Sources
- [1]NAO6 product page ↗Maxtronics Robotics SAS · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [2]NAO V6 (NAO6) datasheet ↗Maxtronics Robotics SAS · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [3]Nao (robot) - Wikipedia ↗Wikipedia · database · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [4]NAO V6 (NAO6) Standard Edition listing (RobotLAB) ↗RobotLAB · other · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [5]Advance sales begin for the new NAO6 humanoid ↗JTP Co., Ltd. · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [6]Maxvision Secures Core Robot Assets of Aldebaran ↗Maxvision Technology Corp. · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026