The NAO6 humanoid robot, now from Maxtronics — for learning, research and engagement
The NAO Robot is one of the world’s most widely used humanoid robots, trusted by schools, universities, research institutions and businesses across the globe. NAO combines advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, speech recognition and programmable capabilities in a compact 58cm humanoid platform with 25 degrees of freedom.
Following Aldebaran’s 2025 restructuring, NAO is now developed and manufactured by Maxtronics, continuing nearly two decades of humanoid robotics innovation with the latest NAO6 platform (see the full history of the NAO robot). Whether you’re looking to enhance STEM education, support robotics research, develop AI applications, or create engaging customer experiences, NAO6 provides a proven and versatile solution.
At Robot Center, you can buy NAO Robot with expert guidance, training options, and ongoing UK-based support to help you get the most from your investment.
NAO is designed to communicate and interact with humans in a natural and engaging way. Its expressive movements, speech capabilities, and intelligent sensors make it ideal for educational environments, research projects, and public-facing applications.
The robot can walk, talk, recognise faces, detect objects, and respond to voice commands. Its programmable architecture allows users to develop custom applications for a wide range of industries and use cases.
With thousands of deployments worldwide, NAO has become a leading humanoid robot platform for innovation and learning.
The NAO6 packs advanced humanoid robotics engineering into a compact, classroom- and lab-friendly package. Here’s what you get:
These specifications make NAO6 equally suited to first-time robotics students and experienced researchers building custom applications for a wide range of industries and use cases.
NAO combines sophisticated hardware and software to deliver a rich interactive experience.
Key capabilities include:
These features enable users to create engaging robotics experiences while exploring advanced AI and automation concepts.
Educational institutions choose NAO Robot to bring coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence to life. Students can learn programming, problem-solving, computational thinking, and human-robot interaction through hands-on activities.
NAO supports a variety of programming environments, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced robotics learners. From primary schools to universities, it helps create immersive STEM learning experiences that inspire curiosity and innovation.
Researchers around the world use NAO as a flexible platform for studying robotics, AI, machine learning, social interaction, healthcare applications, and autonomous systems.
Its open development environment allows teams to create, test, and refine new technologies while benefiting from a proven humanoid robotics platform. This makes NAO an excellent choice for laboratories, innovation centres, and academic research programmes.
NAO Robot is also an effective tool for customer engagement, exhibitions, museums, visitor centres, and corporate events. Its friendly appearance and interactive capabilities help attract attention and create memorable experiences.
The robot can greet visitors, answer questions, provide information, conduct presentations, and support interactive demonstrations, helping organisations showcase innovation in an engaging way.
Robot Center provides access to the latest NAO Robot solutions for educational, research, and commercial applications. Our team helps organisations identify the right robotic platform and maximise its value through deployment guidance and support.
Whether you are launching a robotics programme, conducting advanced research, or creating engaging visitor experiences, NAO Robot offers a powerful and proven humanoid robotics solution.
Robot Center is a UK-based supplier of the NAO robot, serving schools, universities, research institutions and businesses across England, Scotland and Wales. We’re based in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, within easy reach of London, and we ship and support NAO robots UK-wide.
Robot Center Ltd, Unit 1, Riverside Industrial Estate, Sheepcote Lane, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8NJ. Call us on 0845 528 0404 or email sales@robotcenter.co.uk, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm GMT.
What is the NAO robot?
NAO is a 58cm humanoid robot used worldwide in education, research and customer engagement. It can walk, talk, listen, see and interact with people, and it’s fully programmable using Python, C++ or the drag-and-drop Choregraphe tool.
Who makes the NAO robot now?
NAO is designed and manufactured by Maxtronics, which took over NAO and Pepper robot production in 2025 following Aldebaran’s restructuring. The current model is NAO6, and Robot Center is a Maxtronics partner in the UK.
What can NAO be used for?
NAO is widely used for STEM and computer science education, human-robot interaction research, healthcare and therapy support, and customer engagement at events, museums and visitor centres.
How much does a NAO robot cost in the UK?
Pricing depends on configuration and whether you buy, rent, lease or hire. Contact our sales team for a quote tailored to your project.
Can I rent or lease a NAO robot instead of buying?
Yes. Alongside outright purchase, Robot Center offers NAO rental, lease and hire options for shorter-term or trial projects.
Do you provide training and support?
Yes. Every NAO robot from Robot Center comes with setup guidance, optional hands-on training, and ongoing UK-based technical support from our Hertfordshire team.
Discover how the NAO Robot can transform education, research, and customer engagement. Explore available options and take the next step towards integrating one of the world’s most recognised humanoid robots into your organisation.
