Agile ONE vs DRC-Hubo+
Side-by-side comparison of Agile ONE (Agile Robots) and DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Agile ONEGermany
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Year First Available
- Agile ONE2025
- DRC-Hubo+2015
Verified Deployments
- Agile ONE0 Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
Availability Status
- Agile ONEACTIVE
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Agile ONE174 mm
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Weight
- Agile ONE69 kg
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Mobility Type
- Agile ONEbipedal
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- Agile ONEfull bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Agile ONE2 m/s
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- Agile ONE—
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
Stair Climbing
- Agile ONENo
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
Terrain
- Agile ONEflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Agile ONE20 kg
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Total DOF
- Agile ONE42
- DRC-Hubo+38
Arm DOF
- Agile ONE21
- DRC-Hubo+7
Hand DOF
- Agile ONE5
- DRC-Hubo+5
Arm Reach
- Agile ONE—
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
Grip Strength
- Agile ONE—
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Bimanual Coordination
- Agile ONEYes
- DRC-Hubo+—
Tool Use
- Agile ONE—
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Agile ONEAgileCore
- DRC-Hubo+—
VLM Capable
- Agile ONENo
- DRC-Hubo+none
Imitation Learning
- Agile ONENo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Programming
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Agile ONENo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Software
SDK Languages
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
ROS Support
- Agile ONENo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Open API
- Agile ONENo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Reliability
IP Rating
- Agile ONEIP54
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Deployment Maturity
- Agile ONEprototype
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Price Tier
- Agile ONE150K+
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
Pricing Model
- Agile ONEpurchase
- DRC-Hubo+—
Warranty
- Agile ONE2 yrs
- DRC-Hubo+—
Applications
- Agile ONEassembly, warehouse_transport
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $320,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 174 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) | 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) | 20 kg | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | 38 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 21 | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 5 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 4.9 N |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AgileCore | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | SOLIDWORKS |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | SOLIDWORKS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $320,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, warehouse_transport | 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, 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, 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 | Agile ONE | DRC-Hubo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $320,000 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 76.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | -$70,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | -22% |
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 Agile ONE and DRC-Hubo+?
Agile ONE is made by Agile Robots, based in DE. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.
When were Agile ONE and DRC-Hubo+ launched?
Agile ONE launched in 2025. DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015.
How much does Agile ONE cost compared to DRC-Hubo+?
Agile ONE is listed at $150,000. DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000.
How do Agile ONE and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robo Index?
Agile ONE grades A on the Robo Index. DRC-Hubo+ grades A. 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 Agile ONE and DRC-Hubo+?
Agile ONE carries up to 20 kg. DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg.
Are Agile ONE 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 Agile ONE 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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Agile ONE 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 Index is calculated.