NAO V5 vs Root
Side-by-side comparison of NAO V5 (Aldebaran) and Root (iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NAO V5France
- RootUnited States
Year First Available
- NAO V52022
- Root2018
Verified Deployments
- NAO V50 Deployments
- Root0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- NAO V5Contact for quote
- Root$199 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NAO V51.5 hrs
- Root—
Availability Status
- NAO V5ACTIVE
- RootACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- NAO V55 kg
- Root—
Max Speed
- NAO V5—
- Root0.1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- NAO V5—
- Rootsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $199 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 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 | NAO V5 | Root |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $199 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $249,801 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +125528% |
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 NAO V5 and Root?
NAO V5 is made by Aldebaran, based in FR. Root is made by iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary), based in US.
When were NAO V5 and Root launched?
NAO V5 launched in 2022. Root launched in 2018.
How do NAO V5 and Root compare on the Robo Index?
NAO V5 grades B on the Robo Index. Root grades AA. 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 NAO V5 and Root 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 Root?
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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NAO V5 vs Root 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.