Eva vs Nao
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Hanson Robotics) and Nao (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaHong Kong
- NaoUnited States
Year First Available
- Eva2014
- Nao2008
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- Nao0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Eva$23,000
- Nao$32,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- NaoACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Eva167 mm
- Nao5800 mm
Weight
- Eva9.5 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Mobility Type
- Evabipedal
- Naobipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Evafull bipedal
- Naofull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Eva1.5 m/s
- Nao0.1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Eva—
- NaoNo
Terrain
- Evaboth
- Naoindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Eva0.6 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Total DOF
- Eva83
- Nao25
Arm DOF
- Eva15
- Nao—
Hand DOF
- Eva10
- Nao—
Arm Reach
- Eva60 cm
- Nao—
Bimanual Coordination
- Evaindependent
- NaoNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- EvaNVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
- NaoATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core
Compute Platform
- EvaIntel i7
- Nao—
VLM Capable
- Evacloud only
- NaoNo
Foundation Models
- Eva—
- Naofalse
Imitation Learning
- Eva—
- NaoNo
Programming
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- Naovisual_block, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Eva—
- NaoNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Evavision human
- Nao—
Software
SDK Languages
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- NaoPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- EvaYes
- NaoNo
Open API
- EvaYes
- NaoYes
Air-Gap Capable
- EvaNo
- Nao—
Reliability
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- Nao—
Deployment Maturity
- Evaproduction pilot
- Naoproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000
- Nao$32,990
Price Tier
- Eva40-80K
- Nao20-40K
RaaS / Month
- Eva—
- Nao$647
Pricing Model
- Evapre-order
- Naocapex, raas
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- Nao1 yrs
Applications
- Evamachine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research
- Naoeducation, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 | $32,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 167 mm | 5800 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 83 | 25 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX | ATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | cloud only | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | visual_block, code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 | $32,990 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 20-40K |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $647 |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | pre-order | capex, raas |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | machine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Eva and Nao?
Eva is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Nao is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
When were Eva and Nao launched?
Eva launched in 2014. Nao launched in 2008.
How much does Eva cost compared to Nao?
Eva is listed at $23,000. Nao is listed at $32,990.
How do Eva and Nao compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Eva scores 47/100. Nao scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Eva and Nao?
Eva carries up to 1.25 kg. Nao carries up to 0.5 kg.
Are Eva and Nao 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 Eva and Nao?
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
Eva vs Nao 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.