NAO V5 vs Ned2
Side-by-side comparison of NAO V5 (Aldebaran) and Ned2 (Niryo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NAO V5France
- Ned2France
Year First Available
- NAO V52022
- Ned22022
Verified Deployments
- NAO V50 Deployments
- Ned20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NAO V5Contact for quote
- Ned2$169
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NAO V51.5 hrs
- Ned28 hrs
Availability Status
- NAO V5ACTIVE
- Ned2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- NAO V55 kg
- Ned20.3 kg
Reach
- NAO V5—
- Ned2490 mm
Max Speed
- NAO V5—
- Ned21.2 m/s
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | France | France |
| Year First Available | 2022 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $169 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 490 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes NAO V5 and Ned2?
NAO V5 is made by Aldebaran, based in FR. Ned2 is made by Niryo, based in FR.
When were NAO V5 and Ned2 launched?
NAO V5 launched in 2022. Ned2 launched in 2022.
How do NAO V5 and Ned2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
NAO V5 scores 78/100. Ned2 scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are NAO V5 and Ned2 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 NAO V5 and Ned2?
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
NAO V5 vs Ned2 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.