AR-600 vs Na'vi Shaman
Side-by-side comparison of AR-600 (Android Technologies) and Na'vi Shaman (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AR-600—
- Na'vi ShamanUnited States
Year First Available
- AR-6002008
- Na'vi Shaman2017
Verified Deployments
- AR-6000 Deployments
- Na'vi Shaman0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AR-600ACTIVE
- Na'vi ShamanACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AR-600145 mm
- Na'vi Shaman274.3 mm
Weight
- AR-60065 kg
- Na'vi Shaman170 kg
Mobility Type
- AR-600bipedal
- Na'vi Shamanstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- AR-600full bipedal
- Na'vi Shamananthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- AR-6000.6 m/s
- Na'vi Shaman—
Stair Climbing
- AR-600No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Terrain
- AR-600indoor
- Na'vi Shamanindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- AR-60036
- Na'vi Shaman81
Arm DOF
- AR-60010
- Na'vi Shaman9
Hand DOF
- AR-6005
- Na'vi Shaman—
Bimanual Coordination
- AR-600No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AR-600MediaTek MT8781 (2*A76 2.2GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz)
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
Compute Platform
- AR-600MediaTek MT8781
- Na'vi Shaman—
VLM Capable
- AR-600No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Foundation Models
- AR-600false
- Na'vi Shamanfalse
Imitation Learning
- AR-600No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Programming
- AR-600custom software
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AR-600—
- Na'vi Shaman16 hrs
Charging Method
- AR-600manual swap
- Na'vi Shaman—
Battery Swap
- AR-600Yes
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AR-600custom software
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
ROS Support
- AR-600No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Open API
- AR-600No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AR-600research
- Na'vi Shamanproduction scale
IP Rating
- AR-600IP67
- Na'vi Shaman—
Commercial
Applications
- AR-600warehouse_transport, logistics_management
- Na'vi Shamanhospitality
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 145 mm | 274.3 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 65 kg | 170 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain | indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 36 | 81 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 10 | 9 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MediaTek MT8781 (2*A76 2.2GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz) | Custom control software |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | MediaTek MT8781 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom software | Custom control software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 16 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | custom software | Custom control software |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | production scale |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, logistics_management | hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, Price (USD), Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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 | AR-600 | Na'vi Shaman |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AR-600, Na'vi Shaman 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AR-600 and Na'vi Shaman?
AR-600 is made by Android Technologies. Na'vi Shaman is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US.
When were AR-600 and Na'vi Shaman launched?
AR-600 launched in 2008. Na'vi Shaman launched in 2017.
How do AR-600 and Na'vi Shaman compare on the Robo Index?
AR-600 grades A on the Robo Index. Na'vi Shaman grades AA. 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 AR-600 and Na'vi Shaman in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AR-600 and Na'vi Shaman?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
AR-600 vs Na'vi Shaman compares two robots in the humanoid 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.