LimX Oli vs Nao
Side-by-side comparison of LimX Oli (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) and Nao (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LimX OliChina
- NaoUnited States
Year First Available
- LimX Oli—
- Nao2008
Verified Deployments
- LimX Oli0 Deployments
- Nao0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LimX Oli$59,900
- Nao$32,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LimX Oli2 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- LimX OliACTIVE
- NaoACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- LimX Oli165 mm
- Nao5800 mm
Weight
- LimX Oli25 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Mobility Type
- LimX Olibipedal
- Naobipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- LimX Olifull bipedal
- Naofull bipedal
Walking Speed
- LimX Oli1.4 m/s
- Nao0.1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- LimX OliNo
- NaoNo
Terrain
- LimX Oliflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Naoindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- LimX Oli3 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Total DOF
- LimX Oli31
- Nao25
Arm DOF
- LimX Oli7
- Nao—
Hand DOF
- LimX Oli6
- Nao—
Bimanual Coordination
- LimX OliNo
- NaoNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- LimX OliMotion Control RK3588
- NaoATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core
VLM Capable
- LimX OliNo
- NaoNo
Foundation Models
- LimX Oli—
- Naofalse
Imitation Learning
- LimX OliNo
- NaoNo
Programming
- LimX OliPython SDK
- Naovisual_block, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- LimX Oli2 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- LimX OliNo
- NaoNo
Software
SDK Languages
- LimX OliPython
- NaoPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- LimX OliNo
- NaoNo
Open API
- LimX OliYes
- NaoYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- LimX Olicommercial
- Naoproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LimX Oli$59,900
- Nao$32,990
Price Tier
- LimX Olion_request
- Nao20-40K
RaaS / Month
- LimX Oli—
- Nao$647
Pricing Model
- LimX Olion request
- Naocapex, raas
Warranty
- LimX Oli12 yrs
- Nao1 yrs
Applications
- LimX Oliresearch, manufacturing, business, household_services
- Naoeducation, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $59,900 | $32,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 5800 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 31 | 25 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Motion Control RK3588 | ATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python SDK | 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 | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $59,900 | $32,990 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | on_request | 20-40K |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $647 |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | on request | capex, raas |
| Warranty (values differ) | 12 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, manufacturing, business, household_services | 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, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes LimX Oli and Nao?
LimX Oli is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nao is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
How much does LimX Oli cost compared to Nao?
LimX Oli is listed at $59,900. Nao is listed at $32,990.
How do LimX Oli and Nao compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LimX Oli scores 55/100. 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 LimX Oli and Nao?
LimX Oli carries up to 3 kg. Nao carries up to 0.5 kg.
Are LimX Oli 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 LimX Oli 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
LimX Oli 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.