Modular Prosthetic Limb vs Nao
Side-by-side comparison of Modular Prosthetic Limb (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)) and Nao (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Modular Prosthetic LimbUnited States
- NaoUnited States
Year First Available
- Modular Prosthetic Limb2010
- Nao2008
Verified Deployments
- Modular Prosthetic Limb0 Deployments
- Nao0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Modular Prosthetic LimbContact for quote
- Nao$32,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Modular Prosthetic Limb4 hrs
- Nao1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Modular Prosthetic LimbACTIVE
- NaoACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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Modular Prosthetic Limbsurgical-medicalJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) 58.7Product Score | | |
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $32,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Modular Prosthetic Limb and Nao?
Modular Prosthetic Limb is made by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), based in US. Nao is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
When were Modular Prosthetic Limb and Nao launched?
Modular Prosthetic Limb launched in 2010. Nao launched in 2008.
How do Modular Prosthetic Limb and Nao compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Modular Prosthetic Limb scores 59/100. 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 Modular Prosthetic Limb and Nao?
Modular Prosthetic Limb carries up to 6.8 kg. Nao carries up to 0.5 kg.
Are Modular Prosthetic Limb and Nao comparable?
Modular Prosthetic Limb is categorized as Surgical Medical; Nao as Humanoid. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Surgical Medical And Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical And Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Modular Prosthetic Limb 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: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.
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About this comparison
Modular Prosthetic Limb vs Nao compares two robots in the surgical-medical and humanoid categories. 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.