Aldebaran Robotics is a French robotics company founded in 2005, known for developing humanoid robots. Their most famous robot, NAO, is used in education and research, while Pepper is designed for customer interaction and social engagement. The company focuses on creating robots that can understand and respond to human emotions. In 2012, Aldebaran was acquired by SoftBank, a Japanese multinational conglomerate. The company aims to advance robotics technology and promote the use of robots in everyday life, enhancing human-robot interaction and making robots more accessible to various industries.