Aldebaran NAO 6vsAPLUX Ultra Magnus
Aldebaran NAO 6 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
NAO 6
3 wins
Ultra Magnus
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 82Deployment readiness35
- 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 accessibility30
- 75ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 35Labor replacement50
- Not applicable (tabletop robot; designed for gesture and interaction, not object carrying)Payload—
- 0.6 km/h walking speedSpeed—
- 60 minutes active use, up to 90 minutes normal use; 90-minute recharge cycleBattery—
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 88Environment fit60
- 71Future potential75
- 311 × 275 × 574 mm (W × D × H)Footprint—
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.
Ultra Magnus · Best for
Hotel lobby greeting and guest wayfinding in mid-scale (100–300 room) properties
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose NAO 6. If the goal is to be ready when Ultra Magnus's capabilities mature, track it.