Aldebaran / SoftBank Robotics (NAO lineage)
Commercial Research T1
Overview
This organization is widely cited for its humanoid robot program or long-running humanoid research. Included in Batch 7 as part of the final global sweep of high-confidence, historically significant humanoid initiatives.
Robot & Capabilities
Safety & Compliance
NAO robot widely deployed in education and research. CE certified. Aldebaran rebranded 2024 with renewed focus. Built-in safe interaction behaviors.
Evidence & Demos
Stage Evidence Well-documented humanoid robot program or research group referenced widely in primary literature and official communications. (Sources: https://humanoid.guide/manufacturers/, https://www.softbankrobotics.com)
Data Provenance
Scope Confidence High
Data Confidence High
Last Verified 2026-03-22