AGIBOT A2 Ultra vs DRC-Hubo+
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT A2 Ultra (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT A2 UltraChina
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Year First Available
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- DRC-Hubo+2015
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra0 Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT A2 UltraContact for quote
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT A2 UltraACTIVE
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra169 mm
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra69 kg
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrabipedal
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrafull bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra1.2 m/s
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
Terrain
- AGIBOT A2 Ultraflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra2 kg
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra40
- DRC-Hubo+38
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra7
- DRC-Hubo+7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra6
- DRC-Hubo+5
Arm Reach
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Tool Use
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNVIDIA Jetson Orin 64G
- DRC-Hubo+—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- DRC-Hubo+none
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrafalse
- DRC-Hubo+—
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Programming
- AGIBOT A2 UltraSmart OTA Upgrade
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra3 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT A2 UltraYes
- DRC-Hubo+—
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT A2 UltraSmart OTA Upgrade
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
ROS Support
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Open API
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT A2 Ultracommercial
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
IP Rating
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT A2 UltraContact for quote
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra500k_plus
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT A2 Ultraoutright purchase
- DRC-Hubo+—
Applications
- AGIBOT A2 Ultramanufacturing_assembly
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $320,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 169 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 55 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | hybrid |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 38 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 4.9 N |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin 64G | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Smart OTA Upgrade | SOLIDWORKS |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Smart OTA Upgrade | SOLIDWORKS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IPX5 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $320,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 500k_plus | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing_assembly | hospitality, eldercare_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AGIBOT A2 Ultra | DRC-Hubo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $320,000 |
| Payback period | — | 76.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$70,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -22% |
AGIBOT A2 Ultra has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT A2 Ultra and DRC-Hubo+?
AGIBOT A2 Ultra is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.
How do AGIBOT A2 Ultra and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robo Score?
AGIBOT A2 Ultra scores 65.3 on the Robo Score. DRC-Hubo+ scores 61.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AGIBOT A2 Ultra and DRC-Hubo+ in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AGIBOT A2 Ultra and DRC-Hubo+?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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AGIBOT A2 Ultra vs DRC-Hubo+ compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.