NAO是一个57厘米高的可编程仿人机器人。NAO is a 57cm tall programmable humanoid robot.
其关键组件如下：Key components are as follows:
拥有25个自由度（DOF）的身体，其关键部件为电机与致动器。With a body of 25 degrees of freedom (DOF), the key components are the motor and actuator.
一系列传感器：2个摄像头、4个麦克风、1个超声波距离传感器、2个红外线发射器和接收器、1个惯性板、9个触觉传感器及8个压力传感器。Series of sensors: 2 cameras, 4 microphones, 1 ultrasonic distance sensor, 2 infrared transmitters and receivers, 1 inertial plate, 9 tactile sensors and 8 pressure sensors.
用于自我表达的器件：语音合成器、LED灯及2个高品质扬声器。Devices for self expression: voice synthesizer, LED light and 2 high quality speakers.
一个CPU（位于机器人头部），运行一个Linux内核，并支持ALDEBARAN公司自行研制的专有中间件（NAOqi）。A CPU (located at the head of the robot) runs a Linux kernel and supports Aldebaran's proprietary middleware (NAOQI).
第二个CPU（位于机器人躯干内）。The second CPU (located in the body of the robot).
一个55瓦时电池， 根据使用方式的不同，可为NAO提供1.5小时、甚至更长的自主时间。A 55-watt-hour battery, depending on how it is used, can provide NAO with 1.5 hours or more of autonomy.
