{"id":11781,"date":"2026-06-05T14:54:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg-misv3p.elementor.cloud\/?p=11781"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:45:25","slug":"nao-at-icra-2026-austria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-misv3p.elementor.cloud\/en\/nao-at-icra-2026-austria\/","title":{"rendered":"NAO at ICRA 2026 – Austria"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What an inspiring week for the Maxtronics team and NAO at ICRA 2026<\/strong> in City of Vienna!<\/p>\n

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Following its impressive appearance\u00a0at IROS 2025 in October 2025,\u00a0announcing\u00a0its return, NAO has once again\u00a0stepped onto\u00a0the global stage.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, ICRA 2026 (IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation), one of the most influential international academic conferences in the global robotics field, was held in Vienna, Austria. As\u00a0a premier international event\u00a0in the field, ICRA brings together\u00a0leading\u00a0research institutions, universities, companies, and industry experts\u00a0worldwide\u00a0to\u00a0explore\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0trends and future directions\u00a0of\u00a0robotics technology.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NAO\u2019s presence at the conference attracted significant attention from research institutions, educational organizations, and industry partners worldwide, further\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0its unique value in human-robot interaction and social robotics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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“NAO is back” the most heartfelt feedback from worldwide users<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In August 2025, Maxtronics Robotics was officially founded, giving the classic humanoid robot NAO a new lease of life. Just\u00a0two\u00a0months later, NAO appeared at IROS 2025.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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At\u00a0ICRA 2026, the Maxtronics team\u00a0also\u00a0welcomed\u00a0a large number of\u00a0visitors, including\u00a0representatives from international companies, universities, research institutes, and industry experts. Notably, many attendees were already familiar with the NAO robot. Seeing NAO return to the international stage, they expressed both surprise and anticipation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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“I’m so glad to know that NAO is back!”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Finally, a social robot here!”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This recognition from users further demonstrates NAO’s unique position in the global robotics industry. For many years, NAO has served as a\u00a0key\u00a0platform for universities, research laboratories, and innovation institutions to conduct research in artificial intelligence, human-robot\u00a0interaction, cognitive science, and robotics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Deeply rooted in scientific research, jointly creating a future innovation ecosystem<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With years of deep engagement in the\u00a0robotics\u00a0industry, NAO has expanded its presence to more than 70 countries worldwide, with tens of thousands of units deployed. It has also become a core platform for AI, human-robot interaction, and cognitive science research at thousands of leading universities and research laboratories around the globe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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During the\u00a0ICRA event,\u00a0many\u00a0research institutions\u00a0noted that they\u00a0continue to use\u00a0NAO for their research work and\u00a0look\u00a0forward to future collaborations.\u00a0Numerous laboratories and research teams expressed their willingness to resume joint research\u00a0activities,\u00a0participate\u00a0in collaborative projects, and engage in technical exchanges. Both\u00a0parties\u00a0plan to\u00a0further\u00a0deepen cooperation in\u00a0areas such as\u00a0research project\u00a0development, technology\u00a0validation, and innovative applications.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our discussions went also beyond technology.<\/p>\n

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We believe robotics is about creating solutions that address real human needs<\/strong> and that’s why we are building certified robots that are safe, respectful and useful.<\/strong>

This vision is at the heart of NAO to support you as professionals in Research, Education, Autism and Healthcare,<\/strong> helping to create more engaging, inclusive and effective interactions.<\/p>\n

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As a\u00a0widely used\u00a0humanoid robot platform in global scientific research and education, NAO continues to provide support the following areas:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Through its open, flexible, and stable platform capabilities, NAO helps researchers quickly\u00a0<\/span>validate<\/span>\u00a0innovative ideas and accelerate the transformation of technological\u00a0<\/span>research into real-world applications<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Focusing on\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0technologies, discussing the future of robots<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              ICRA is not only a platform for\u00a0showcasing\u00a0products, but also an important\u00a0venue\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0global exchange of robotics technologies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              During the exhibition, the team engaged in in-depth discussions with industry experts on the following\u00a0key\u00a0topics:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          Meanwhile,\u00a0the\u00a0Maxtronics\u00a0team\u00a0actively\u00a0participated\u00a0in multiple technical forums and\u00a0workshops\u00a0throughout the event,\u00a0closely tracking global technology trends and drawing on advanced insights to support future product iterations and technological upgrades. At the same time, the team\u00a0held\u00a0in-depth discussions with several international partners, further strengthening its global collaboration network and\u00a0laying\u00a0a solid foundation for\u00a0future global\u00a0market\u00a0expansion\u00a0and\u00a0diversified\u00a0use cases.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          Facing challenges, we must persist in innovation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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                          Of course, ICRA 2026 also offers valuable insight into the evolving competitive landscape of the robotics industry.\u00a0As global robotics companies continue to increase R&D investment, continuous innovation has become essential to sustaining long-term competitiveness in this rapidly evolving field.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          Looking ahead, we will remain focused on global\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0technology trends, strengthen the cultivation of high-level talent, and actively introduce advanced technologies and core components. At the same time, we will further enhance product performance and user experience, delivering more valuable robotic solutions to our customers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          NAO7 is highly\u00a0expected\u00a0and has a promising future.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          At this year’s ICRA exhibition, the announcement of NAO7 was warmly welcomed by the research and robotics community, who are looking forward to adopting it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Research users, educational institutions, and industry partners showed\u00a0strong\u00a0interest in NAO7. Many visitors expressed their eagerness for\u00a0its official market release and their intention to apply it as soon as possible in\u00a0research, education, and innovation projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                          This not only reflects the\u00a0strong\u00a0recognition of the NAO\u00a0brand\u00a0in the\u00a0market,\u00a0but\u00a0also\u00a0highlights\u00a0the\u00a0important\u00a0role\u00a0of social robots in the future of human-robot\u00a0collaboration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          The development of robotics technology is not only a breakthrough in technological capabilities, but also a\u00a0deeper\u00a0understanding of human needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          NAO has always adhered to the design philosophy of “human-centered” and is committed to creating safe, reliable, and\u00a0user-friendly robotic products that deliver value across scientific research, education, healthcare, and social services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Looking ahead, Maxtronics will continue to work with global partners to drive innovation in social robotics and industry development, enabling robots to be more deeply integrated into education, research, and everyday life, and delivering more intelligent and\u00a0user-friendly\u00a0human-robot interaction experiences for\u00a0more\u00a0users.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          NAO is back\u00a0–\u00a0and this is\u00a0only\u00a0the beginning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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