NAO V6 Standard Edition vs pib.Pro
Side-by-side comparison of NAO V6 Standard Edition (SoftBank Robotics) and pib.Pro (pib) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NAO V6 Standard EditionUnited States
- pib.ProGermany
Year First Available
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2018
- pib.Pro2023
Verified Deployments
- NAO V6 Standard Edition0 Deployments
- pib.Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NAO V6 Standard Edition$12,990
- pib.Pro$111
Battery / Shift Runtime
- NAO V6 Standard Edition1.5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Availability Status
- NAO V6 Standard EditionACTIVE
- pib.ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- NAO V6 Standard Edition5.5 kg
- pib.Pro0.4 kg
Height
- NAO V6 Standard Edition58 mm
- pib.Pro890 mm
Mobility Type
- NAO V6 Standard Editionbipedal
- pib.Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- NAO V6 Standard Editionfull bipedal
- pib.Profull bipedal
Running Capable
- NAO V6 Standard Editionstatic walk
- pib.Pro—
Stair Climbing
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
- pib.Pro—
Terrain
- NAO V6 Standard Editionflat_indoor
- pib.Proflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- NAO V6 Standard Edition25
- pib.Pro—
Arm DOF
- NAO V6 Standard Edition5
- pib.Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
- pib.Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNew CPU launched in 2018
- pib.Pro—
Compute Platform
- NAO V6 Standard EditionIntel Atom 1.6Ghz, ARM-9 processor
- pib.Pro—
VLM Capable
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
- pib.Pro—
Imitation Learning
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
- pib.Pro—
Programming
- NAO V6 Standard Editioncode_python, proprietary_app
- pib.Procode_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- NAO V6 Standard Edition1.5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Battery Capacity
- NAO V6 Standard Edition0 kWh
- pib.Pro—
Charging Time
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Battery Swap
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
- pib.Pro—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- NAO V6 Standard Editionvision human
- pib.Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- NAO V6 Standard EditionJava, C++, C#, Matlab
- pib.ProPython
ROS Support
- NAO V6 Standard Editionros2 community
- pib.ProYes
Simulation Platforms
- NAO V6 Standard EditionWebots
- pib.Pro—
Open API
- NAO V6 Standard EditionYes
- pib.ProYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- NAO V6 Standard Editionproduction scale
- pib.Procommercial
IP Rating
- NAO V6 Standard Edition—
- pib.ProIP69K
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NAO V6 Standard Edition$12,990
- pib.Pro$111
Price Tier
- NAO V6 Standard Edition10-20K
- pib.Pro<10K
RaaS / Month
- NAO V6 Standard Edition$647
- pib.Pro—
Pricing Model
- NAO V6 Standard Editioncapex
- pib.Propurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2 mo
- pib.Pro—
Warranty
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2 yrs
- pib.Pro—
Applications
- NAO V6 Standard Editionhospitality, healthcare, education, research
- pib.Promanufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $12,990 | $111 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5.5 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 58 mm | 890 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 25 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | New CPU launched in 2018 | — |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Atom 1.6Ghz, ARM-9 processor | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Java, C++, C#, Matlab | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Webots | — |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production scale | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,990 | $111 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | <10K |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $647 | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 2 mo | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, healthcare, education, research | manufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes NAO V6 Standard Edition and pib.Pro?
NAO V6 Standard Edition is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US. pib.Pro is made by pib, based in DE.
When were NAO V6 Standard Edition and pib.Pro launched?
NAO V6 Standard Edition launched in 2018. pib.Pro launched in 2023.
How much does NAO V6 Standard Edition cost compared to pib.Pro?
NAO V6 Standard Edition is listed at $12,990. pib.Pro is listed at $111.
How do NAO V6 Standard Edition and pib.Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
NAO V6 Standard Edition scores 60/100. pib.Pro scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are NAO V6 Standard Edition and pib.Pro 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 NAO V6 Standard Edition and pib.Pro?
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
NAO V6 Standard Edition vs pib.Pro 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.