Some of My Thoughts on the Nao Humanoid

I don’t think I’ll be buying one of these little guys.  They are tens of thousands of dollars each on the market.  But I plan to see the Nao Humanoid in action.

I missed my chance.

There was an expo just this past Sunday, the 22^nd, where the Nao was featured at a demonstration.  I think it was in downtown Los Angeles.  I wouldn’t have been able to go, anyway, considering my mobility issues (I don’t drive on my own).  But it gives me an idea on when to take this opportunity next year perhaps.

I’ve been thinking about joining the LA Robotics Club, based in downtown LA, which is a long way from my San Fernando Valley home.  This group DID go to the Nao demonstrations.  I’d feel comfortable joining if I knew it was a club I can physically attend on a regular basis.  I don’t know if these robot/technology conventions allow the general public to come.   I’d have to belong to some association or group of robot enthusiasts such as myself to be allowed to attend such a convention.

Anyway, I’ve seen YouTube videos of the Nao Humanoid.  It is small, cute, speaks and walks and can pick items off from the floor and put them in another location.  I’ve also watched some personal demonstrations on YouTube of a Nao dancing and a few of them performing a synchronized dance number as well.  Suffice it to say, this Nao robot has some amazing capabilities while looking like a toy.  The Nao may be a toy, but not just any toy, nor a toy for kids.

http://youtu.be/eLfEL3GXMZM       (Nao Dances the Tango)

http://youtu.be/z_8A97xuQ8g        (Coffee for Nao)

http://youtu.be/atwSKUdN0H4       (Nao Robot Does Star Wars)

http://youtu.be/vgEFC8Eb6i4         (Nao Robots Dancing together...All the Single Ladies)

http://youtu.be/ZHJf365p_zw         (Nao - Thriller)