GR-1 vs NAO V6: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Fourier Intelligence vs Aldebaran (Maxvision) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in more DOF, faster speed, while NAO V6 leads in longer runtime. Overall, GR-1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
NAO V6
Aldebaran (Maxvision)
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GR-1 NAO V6
Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000Price$16,990
165 cmHeight58 cm
55 kgWeight5.6 kg
40DOF25
50 kgPayload—
1hRuntime1h
1.39 m/sSpeed0.5 m/s
YesStairsNo
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeIntel Atom (upgraded in V6)
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-1
/100
70
NAO V6
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
NAOqi + Choregraphe. Massive academic community. Future uncertain post-bankruptcy.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
NAO V6
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $16,990 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
Cons
- Short runtime (75 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-1 and NAO V6 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000. NAO V6: $16,990. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Are both GR-1 and NAO V6 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Last updated: 2023