GR-2 vs NAO V6: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Fourier Intelligence vs Aldebaran (Maxvision) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, faster speed. Overall, GR-2 has an edge in 3 out of 3 compared categories.
GR-2
Fourier Intelligence
NAO V6
Aldebaran (Maxvision)
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GR-2 NAO V6
Specifications
~$150,000+, enterprise only; no US sales channel. No longer the flagship: Fourier GR-3 care robot launched Aug 6-7, 2025 (165 cm, 71 kg, 55 DOF, 3 kg payload, up to 3 h runtime, priced above RMB 200,000 / ~$27,500 for institutions in China; ~$80,000-$120,000 via Western resellers); GR-2 still offered by resellers.Price$16,990
175 cmHeight58 cm
63 kgWeight5.6 kg
53DOF25
3 kgPayload—
2hRuntime1h
1.39 m/sSpeed0.5 m/s
YesStairsNo
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemComputeIntel Atom (upgraded in V6)
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-2
/100
70
NAO V6
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
NAOqi + Choregraphe. Massive academic community. Future uncertain post-bankruptcy.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 53 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 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-2 and NAO V6 compare on price?
GR-2: ~$150,000+, enterprise only; no US sales channel. No longer the flagship: Fourier GR-3 care robot launched Aug 6-7, 2025 (165 cm, 71 kg, 55 DOF, 3 kg payload, up to 3 h runtime, priced above RMB 200,000 / ~$27,500 for institutions in China; ~$80,000-$120,000 via Western resellers); GR-2 still offered by resellers.. 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-2 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: 2024