Robotics
NAO (robot)
NAO is a small bipedal humanoid robot about 58 cm tall, created by Aldebaran in 2008 and widely used in education and research. It walks and dances, but its size and power make it suited to teaching demonstrations rather than to entertaining a large space.
Updated on 12 October 2026 · Libella Robotics · Also known as: NAO robot, Aldebaran NAO
For a decade, NAO was the most widespread humanoid robot in laboratories and classrooms. It remains an excellent demonstration object at close range, on a table or a stage.
At a trade show, its height becomes a limitation: at 58 cm, it disappears as soon as a visitor stands in front of it, and it is only visible to people who have already stopped at the stand. An adult-sized humanoid is seen from the aisle, which is exactly the effect you want when you are trying to generate traffic.
Key facts
| Height | ≈ 58 cm |
|---|---|
| First version | 2008, Aldebaran |
| Natural setting | Education, research, close-up demonstration |
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