GITAI G1 vs Nao
Side-by-side comparison of GITAI G1 (GITAI) and Nao (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GITAI G1United States
- NaoUnited States
Year First Available
- GITAI G12020
- Nao2008
Verified Deployments
- GITAI G10 Deployments
- Nao0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GITAI G1$13,500
- Nao$32,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GITAI G12 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- GITAI G1ACTIVE
- NaoACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- GITAI G1200 mm
- Nao5800 mm
Weight
- GITAI G1120 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Mobility Type
- GITAI G1bipedal
- Naobipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- GITAI G1full bipedal
- Naofull bipedal
Walking Speed
- GITAI G11.1 m/s
- Nao0.1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- GITAI G1No
- NaoNo
Terrain
- GITAI G1flat indoor, outdoor
- Naoindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- GITAI G12 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Total DOF
- GITAI G121
- Nao25
Arm DOF
- GITAI G18
- Nao—
Hand DOF
- GITAI G11
- Nao—
Bimanual Coordination
- GITAI G1coordinated planning
- NaoNo
Tool Use
- GITAI G1production validated
- Nao—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- GITAI G1NVIDIA Jetson compute module
- NaoATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core
Compute Platform
- GITAI G1NVIDIA Jetson
- Nao—
VLM Capable
- GITAI G1No
- NaoNo
Foundation Models
- GITAI G1false
- Naofalse
Imitation Learning
- GITAI G1No
- NaoNo
Teleoperation
- GITAI G1vr_headset
- Nao—
Programming
- GITAI G1code_ros
- Naovisual_block, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- GITAI G12 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- GITAI G1No
- NaoNo
Software
SDK Languages
- GITAI G1Python
- NaoPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- GITAI G1ros2 vendor
- NaoNo
Open API
- GITAI G1No
- NaoYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- GITAI G1production pilot
- Naoproduction pilot
IP Rating
- GITAI G1IP68
- Nao—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GITAI G1$13,500
- Nao$32,990
Price Tier
- GITAI G110-20K
- Nao20-40K
RaaS / Month
- GITAI G1—
- Nao$647
Pricing Model
- GITAI G1purchase
- Naocapex, raas
Warranty
- GITAI G11 yrs
- Nao1 yrs
Applications
- GITAI G1hazardous_env
- Naoeducation, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $13,500 | $32,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 200 mm | 5800 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 120 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.1 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, outdoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 21 | 25 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson compute module | ATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | visual_block, code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP68 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,500 | $32,990 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 20-40K |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $647 |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex, raas |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hazardous_env | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, 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, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes GITAI G1 and Nao?
GITAI G1 is made by GITAI, based in US. Nao is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
When were GITAI G1 and Nao launched?
GITAI G1 launched in 2020. Nao launched in 2008.
How much does GITAI G1 cost compared to Nao?
GITAI G1 is listed at $13,500. Nao is listed at $32,990.
How do GITAI G1 and Nao compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GITAI G1 scores 34/100. 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 GITAI G1 and Nao?
GITAI G1 carries up to 2 kg. Nao carries up to 0.5 kg.
Are GITAI G1 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 GITAI G1 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
GITAI G1 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.