Nao - Upseedage 90
Paris / Tokyo – April 21, 2026 – SoftBank Robotics’ iconic humanoid robot, NAO, has officially entered its Upseedage 90 phase, a new framework that blends firmware upgrading, behavioral reseeding, and aging-aware recalibration. This release, internally codenamed “Seed 90,” represents a foundational shift in how NAO manages long-term operational integrity.
Upseedage 90 is delivered via a secure 12MB firmware delta (compatible with NAO6 and later). The process takes approximately 90 seconds and requires NAO to be seated. No data loss occurs, but the robot will reboot with a new “seed signature” visible in the Choregraphe suite.
SoftBank Robotics recommends performing Upseedage 90 before reaching 9000 total operating hours. nao upseedage 90
We propose a three-phase control sequence for the 90-degree Upseedage.
Phase I: Pre-loading (T = 0s) The robot, detecting a lateral fall, curls into a semi-fetal position. This minimizes the moment of inertia and protects sensitive joint motors from impact shear. “90” often denotes a version number, model, angle,
Phase II: The Upseedage Impulse (T = 0.5s) A rapid, explosive extension of the leg opposite the ground contact. This action utilizes the "whip" effect.
Phase III: Stabilization at 90 Degrees (T = 0.8s) As the body rotates toward the 90-degree mark, the robot must arrest the rotation to settle into a seated position rather than rolling onto the stomach. Paris / Tokyo – April 21, 2026 –
No public reference exists. SoftBank Robotics does not label update phases with “stage 90.”
If your goal is to update a NAO robot to firmware 2.8.90 (a real version number for NAO V6):