远征A3 vs Hubo 2
Side-by-side comparison of 远征A3 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Hubo 2 (KAIST) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 远征A3China
- Hubo 2South Korea
Year First Available
- 远征A32023
- Hubo 22009
Verified Deployments
- 远征A30 Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 远征A3$16,800 USD
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 远征A310 hrs
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- 远征A3ACTIVE
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 远征A31750 mm
- Hubo 2125 mm
Weight
- 远征A355 kg
- Hubo 245 kg
Mobility Type
- 远征A3bipedal
- Hubo 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 远征A3full bipedal
- Hubo 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- 远征A31.9 m/s
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
Running Capable
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2No
Terrain
- 远征A3indoor
- Hubo 2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 远征A35 kg
- Hubo 22 kg
Total DOF
- 远征A349
- Hubo 240
Arm DOF
- 远征A312
- Hubo 27
Hand DOF
- 远征A312
- Hubo 25
Bimanual Coordination
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 远征A3具身智脑EI-Brain框架
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
VLM Capable
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2No
Imitation Learning
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2No
Programming
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 远征A310 hrs
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2No
Software
SDK Languages
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
ROS Support
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2Yes
Open API
- 远征A3—
- Hubo 2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 远征A3commercial
- Hubo 2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 远征A3$16,800 USD
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- 远征A320-40K
- Hubo 2150K+
Pricing Model
- 远征A3purchase
- Hubo 2purchase
Applications
- 远征A3教育科研, 仓储物流, 交互服务
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $16,800 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1750 mm | 125 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 45 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 49 | 40 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 12 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 具身智脑EI-Brain框架 | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | — | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,800 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | 教育科研, 仓储物流, 交互服务 | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, IP Rating, 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 | 远征A3 | Hubo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,800 | $400,000 |
| Payback period | 4.0 mo | 96.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $233,200 | -$150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1388% | -38% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes 远征A3 and Hubo 2?
远征A3 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR.
When were 远征A3 and Hubo 2 launched?
远征A3 launched in 2023. Hubo 2 launched in 2009.
How much does 远征A3 cost compared to Hubo 2?
远征A3 is listed at $16,800. Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000.
How do 远征A3 and Hubo 2 compare on the Robo Index?
远征A3 grades AA on the Robo Index. Hubo 2 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between 远征A3 and Hubo 2?
远征A3 carries up to 5 kg. Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg.
Are 远征A3 and Hubo 2 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 远征A3 and Hubo 2?
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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远征A3 vs Hubo 2 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 Index is calculated.