AELOS vs NAO V5
Side-by-side comparison of AELOS (Leju Robotics) and NAO V5 (Aldebaran) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AELOSChina
- NAO V5France
Year First Available
- AELOS2016
- NAO V52022
Verified Deployments
- AELOS0 Deployments
- NAO V50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AELOS1 hrs
- NAO V51.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AELOSACTIVE
- NAO V5ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- AELOS—
- NAO V55 kg
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AELOS | NAO V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AELOS, NAO V5 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AELOS and NAO V5?
AELOS is made by Leju Robotics, based in CN. NAO V5 is made by Aldebaran, based in FR.
When were AELOS and NAO V5 launched?
AELOS launched in 2016. NAO V5 launched in 2022.
How do AELOS and NAO V5 compare on the Robo Index?
AELOS grades AA on the Robo Index. NAO V5 grades B. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AELOS and NAO V5 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AELOS and NAO V5?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
AELOS vs NAO V5 compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.