Aldebaran NAO 6vsFigure 03
For special education classrooms for autism spectrum support—nao's predictable, patient interactions help students practice social skills in low-anxiety settings., NAO 6 is easier to deploy today — 03 is the longer bet on capability.
NAO 6
2 wins
03
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 82Deployment readiness62
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 82Price accessibility80
- 75ROI clarity48
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 35Labor replacement71
- Not applicable (tabletop robot; designed for gesture and interaction, not object carrying)Payload20 kg total carry payload
- 0.6 km/h walking speedSpeed1.2 m/s (4.3 km/h)
- 60 minutes active use, up to 90 minutes normal use; 90-minute recharge cycleBatteryapproximately 16-hour battery life
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 88Environment fit66
- 71Future potential82
- 311 × 275 × 574 mm (W × D × H)FootprintHeight: 5'8" (172 cm); Weight: 61 kg (134 lb)
NAO 6 · Best for
Special education classrooms for autism spectrum support—NAO's predictable, patient interactions help students practice social skills in low-anxiety settings.
03 · Best for
Industrial assembly lines and automotive factory floors (BMW partnerships active; controlled environment)
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose NAO 6. If the goal is to be ready when 03's capabilities mature, track it.