Aldebaran Robotics
[ACQUIRED]Humanoids · HQ: Paris, France · Est. 2005 · 2 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Aldebaran Robotics: 2 models, 4 deployments across 3 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACQUIRED
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Paris, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
French robotics company and pioneer in programmable humanoid robots, developer of the NAO humanoid robot. Acquired by SoftBank (2015), then United robotics group (2022). Entered receivership in June 2025. NAO remains one of the most widely used research and education humanoid platforms worldwide.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 179 months ago.
- HUMANOID
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Aldebaran Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO, Aldebaran (SoftBank Robotics Europe)
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · SoftBank Robotics (Pepper) · , NAO Robot · , SoftBank Robotics
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- NAO at Hertfordshire, United Kingdom[OPERATIONAL]
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom · Jan 1, 2011
- NAO at Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan[OPERATIONAL]
Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan · Oct 1, 2010
- NAO at Warwickshire, United Kingdom[OPERATIONAL]
Warwickshire, United Kingdom · Nov 22, 2012
- NAO at Worldwide (70+ countries)[OPERATIONAL]
Worldwide (70+ countries) · Dec 1, 2008
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Aldebaran Robotics?
French robotics company and pioneer in programmable humanoid robots, developer of the NAO humanoid robot. Acquired by SoftBank (2015), then United robotics group (2022). Entered receivership in June 2025. NAO remains one of the most widely used research and education humanoid platforms worldwide.
What does Aldebaran Robotics make?
Aldebaran Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Romeo, NAO (Aldebaran Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Aldebaran Robotics publicly traded?
Aldebaran Robotics is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Aldebaran Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Aldebaran Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Aldebaran Robotics?
Marc Jarrault is the ceo of Aldebaran Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Aldebaran Robotics?
Aldebaran Robotics has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Aldebaran Robotics headquartered?
Aldebaran Robotics is headquartered in Paris, France.
Who owns Aldebaran Robotics?
Aldebaran Robotics has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Aldebaran Robotics operate robots?
Aldebaran Robotics operates 4 verified deployments, including at Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan, Warwickshire, United Kingdom.
How many robots has Aldebaran Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified Aldebaran Robotics deployments on record at sites including Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Aldebaran Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Aldebaran Robotics ranks in roughly the top 43% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Aldebaran Robotics founded?
Aldebaran Robotics was founded in 2005.
Is Aldebaran Robotics safe?
Aldebaran Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.