Quick Verdict
NAO V6 leads in more DOF, lower price, while H1 leads in longer runtime, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
NAO V6
Aldebaran (Maxvision)
H1
Unitree Robotics
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NAO V6 H1
Specifications
$16,990Price$90,000
58 cmHeight180 cm
5.6 kgWeight47 kg
25DOF20
—Payload—
1hRuntime2h
0.5 m/sSpeed3.3 m/s
NoStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Intel Atom (upgraded in V6)ComputeIntel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
Task Capabilities
?Pick up a box from shelf◔
?Open a door handle✕
?Pour liquid into cup✕
?Use a power tool✕
?Type on keyboard✕
?Climb stairs with load✓
?Walk on uneven terrain✓
?Run (>3 m/s)✓
?Crouch under obstacle◔
?Navigate in crowd◔
?Recognize & locate objects✓
?Respond to voice commands✕
?Detect humans nearby✓
?Work 8-hour shift✕
?Hot-swap battery✕
?Operate 24/7 (with charging)✕
?Work in rain (IP65+)✕
?Work below 0°C✕
?Work in dusty environment✕
?Work safely alongside humans◔
Ecosystem Openness
70
NAO V6
/100
80
H1
NAOqi + Choregraphe. Massive academic community. Future uncertain post-bankruptcy.
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
Last updated: 2023