Little Sophia vs NAO V5
Side-by-side comparison of Little Sophia (Hanson Robotics) and NAO V5 (Aldebaran) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Little SophiaHong Kong
- NAO V5France
Year First Available
- Little Sophia2019
- NAO V52022
Verified Deployments
- Little Sophia0 Deployments
- NAO V50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Little Sophia$249 USD
- NAO V5Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Little Sophia2 hrs
- NAO V51.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Little SophiaACTIVE
- NAO V5ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Little Sophia0.1 kg
- NAO V55 kg
Max Speed
- Little Sophia0.6 m/s
- NAO V5—
Autonomy Level
- Little Sophiasemi-autonomous
- NAO V5—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $249 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 0.1 kg | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
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 | Little Sophia | NAO V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $249 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,751 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +100302% | — |
NAO V5 has 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 Little Sophia and NAO V5?
Little Sophia is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. NAO V5 is made by Aldebaran, based in FR.
When were Little Sophia and NAO V5 launched?
Little Sophia launched in 2019. NAO V5 launched in 2022.
How do Little Sophia and NAO V5 compare on the Robo Index?
Little Sophia 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 Little Sophia 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 Little Sophia 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
Little Sophia 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.