NAO V6 vs CL-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Aldebaran (Maxvision) vs LimX Dynamics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
NAO V6 leads in more DOF, while CL-1 leads in faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
NAO V6
Aldebaran (Maxvision)
CL-1
LimX Dynamics
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NAO V6 CL-1
Specifications
$16,990PricePrototype (2023), never sold; superseded by CL-3 / Oli (full-size humanoid now sold on limxdynamics.com)
58 cmHeight157 cm
5.6 kgWeight—
25DOF20
—Payload—
1hRuntime—
0.5 m/sSpeed1.11 m/s
NoStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Intel Atom (upgraded in V6)ComputeN/A
Ecosystem Openness
70
NAO V6
/100
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CL-1
NAOqi + Choregraphe. Massive academic community. Future uncertain post-bankruptcy.
Pros and cons at a glance
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
CL-1
Pros
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
Frequently asked questions
How do NAO V6 and CL-1 compare on price?
NAO V6: $16,990. CL-1: Prototype (2023), never sold; superseded by CL-3 / Oli (full-size humanoid now sold on limxdynamics.com). Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Is NAO V6 or CL-1 actually available to buy?
NAO V6 is shipping to customers. CL-1 has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Does NAO V6 or CL-1 use LiDAR?
CL-1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; NAO V6 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2023