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–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)Price$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
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- 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 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025). NAO V6: $16,990. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Is GR-1 or NAO V6 actually available to buy?
GR-1 has been discontinued. NAO V6 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2023