NAO Robot
[ACQUIRED]Humanoids · HQ: Paris, France · Est. 2005 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies NAO Robot: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $113.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACQUIRED
Capital / Funding
$113M
Headquarters
Paris, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
NAO is an autonomous, programmable humanoid robot developed by Aldebaran Robotics (founded 2005 by Bruno Maisonnier in Paris). Originally released in 2008, NAO has been adopted by over 600 universities and 13,000+ units are in use across 70+ countries for education, research, and healthcare applications. The company was acquired by SoftBank in 2015 for USD 100 million, sold to United robotics group in 2022, entered receivership in June 2025, and its assets were purchased by Maxvision Technologies (China) in July 2025, continuing development under the Maxtronics brand.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for NAO Robot.
Leadership & Founders
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · SoftBank Robotics · SoftBank Robotics (Pepper) · , Aldebaran Robotics
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is NAO Robot?
NAO is an autonomous, programmable humanoid robot developed by Aldebaran Robotics (founded 2005 by Bruno Maisonnier in Paris). Originally released in 2008, NAO has been adopted by over 600 universities and 13,000+ units are in use across 70+ countries for education, research, and healthcare applications. The company was acquired by SoftBank in 2015 for USD 100 million, sold to United robotics group in 2022, entered receivership in June 2025, and its assets were purchased by Maxvision Technologies (China) in July 2025, continuing development under the Maxtronics brand.
What does NAO Robot make?
NAO Robot has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: NAO (NAO Robot builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is NAO Robot publicly traded?
NAO Robot is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Maxvision Technologies (China on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with NAO Robot?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to NAO Robot building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of NAO Robot?
Bruno Maisonnier is the founder of NAO Robot, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in NAO Robot?
NAO Robot has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Maxvision Technologies (China (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is NAO Robot headquartered?
NAO Robot is headquartered in Paris, France.
How much funding has NAO Robot raised?
NAO Robot has raised approximately $113M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns NAO Robot?
NAO Robot is owned by Maxvision Technologies (China, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does NAO Robot operate robots?
NAO Robot operates 1 verified deployment, including at Paris.
How many robots has NAO Robot deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified NAO Robot deployment on record at sites including Paris. 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 NAO Robot a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, NAO Robot ranks in roughly the top 53% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is NAO Robot safe?
NAO Robot 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.