NAO robot - first steps

Owned by Baraka, K. (Kim)
Last updated: Oct 30, 2023 by Ligthart, M.E.U. (Mike)
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Do’s and Don’ts with the NAO robot

In the course, you will work closely with a NAO robot. Even though they might look cute and robust, it is important to notice that those robots are very expensive (about 7,000 EUR each!) and very sensitive. Hence, there are certain rules you need to follow when working with the robot.

Before working with a NAO robot, watch the videos provided by the Softbank on how and work with a NAO robot. The videos are provided via the following link: NAO Support (English)

Rules for handling the NAO robot

  • Always place the NAO robot on the floor!

  • When NAO robot is idle it is either in rest mode or off.

  • Grab the NAO robot under armpits when moving it.

  • Never pull the fingers of the NAO robot, as those can break easily!

  • Do not try to force the NAO robot to change position if it’s locked.

  • When trying out a new movement always make sure that you watch and spot the robot, as the NAO robot could easily lose its balance!

NAO robot in the lab

  • The NAO robot stays in the lab!

  • Keep the NAO robot charged (by inserting the power cable on the back of the robot).

  • Watch your step when walking around in the lab.

NAO robot control

  • Press chest button once to turn on the NAO robot.

  • Hold chest button for 3 seconds to turn off the NAO robot.

  • Press chest button once (when turned on) to get it’s IP address.

  • Press chest button twice to toggle between rest and autonomous life mode.