Misty II vs Nao
Side-by-side comparison of Misty II (Misty 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
- Misty IIUnited States
- NaoUnited States
Year First Available
- Misty II2018
- Nao2008
Verified Deployments
- Misty II0 Deployments
- Nao0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Misty II$2,400
- Nao$32,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Misty II10 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Misty IIACTIVE
- NaoACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Misty II35.56 cm
- Nao5800 mm
Weight
- Misty II2.7 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Mobility Type
- Misty IIbipedal
- Naobipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Misty IIfull bipedal
- Naofull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Misty II0.5 m/s
- Nao0.1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Misty IINo
- NaoNo
Terrain
- Misty IIflat indoor
- Naoindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Misty II2.1 kg
- Nao0.5 kg
Total DOF
- Misty II9
- Nao25
Bimanual Coordination
- Misty IINo
- NaoNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Misty IIQC8016 ARM 4xA53, 1GB – Windows Iot Core; QC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1
- NaoATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core
VLM Capable
- Misty IINo
- NaoNo
Foundation Models
- Misty II—
- Naofalse
Imitation Learning
- Misty IINo
- NaoNo
Programming
- Misty IIcode_python, rest_api, websocket
- Naovisual_block, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Misty II10 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Misty IINo
- NaoNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Misty IIJavaScript
- NaoPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- Misty IINo
- NaoNo
Open API
- Misty IIYes
- NaoYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Misty IIcommercial
- Naoproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Misty II$2,400
- Nao$32,990
Price Tier
- Misty II20-40K
- Nao20-40K
RaaS / Month
- Misty II—
- Nao$647
Pricing Model
- Misty IIpurchase
- Naocapex, raas
Warranty
- Misty II1 yrs
- Nao1 yrs
Applications
- Misty IIresearch, education, entertainment
- Naoeducation, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,400 | $32,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 35.56 cm | 5800 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 2.7 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2.1 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 9 | 25 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | QC8016 ARM 4xA53, 1GB – Windows Iot Core; QC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1 | ATOM E3845 1.91 GHz, Quad core |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, rest_api, websocket | visual_block, code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | JavaScript | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,400 | $32,990 |
| Price Tier | 20-40K | 20-40K |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $647 |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex, raas |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education, entertainment | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, 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 Misty II and Nao?
Misty II is made by Misty Robotics, based in US. Nao is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
When were Misty II and Nao launched?
Misty II launched in 2018. Nao launched in 2008.
How much does Misty II cost compared to Nao?
Misty II is listed at $2,400. Nao is listed at $32,990.
How do Misty II and Nao compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Misty II scores 51/100. 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 Misty II and Nao?
Misty II carries up to 2.1 kg. Nao carries up to 0.5 kg.
Are Misty II 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 Misty II 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
Misty II 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.