Agile ONE vs Hubo 2
Side-by-side comparison of Agile ONE (Agile Robots) and Hubo 2 (KAIST) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Agile ONEGermany
- Hubo 2South Korea
Year First Available
- Agile ONE2025
- Hubo 22009
Verified Deployments
- Agile ONE0 Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Agile ONEACTIVE
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Agile ONE174 mm
- Hubo 2125 mm
Weight
- Agile ONE69 kg
- Hubo 245 kg
Mobility Type
- Agile ONEbipedal
- Hubo 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Agile ONEfull bipedal
- Hubo 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Agile ONE2 m/s
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Agile ONE—
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Agile ONENo
- Hubo 2No
Terrain
- Agile ONEflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Hubo 2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Agile ONE20 kg
- Hubo 22 kg
Total DOF
- Agile ONE42
- Hubo 240
Arm DOF
- Agile ONE21
- Hubo 27
Hand DOF
- Agile ONE5
- Hubo 25
Bimanual Coordination
- Agile ONEYes
- Hubo 2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Agile ONEAgileCore
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
VLM Capable
- Agile ONENo
- Hubo 2No
Imitation Learning
- Agile ONENo
- Hubo 2No
Programming
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Agile ONENo
- Hubo 2No
Software
SDK Languages
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
ROS Support
- Agile ONENo
- Hubo 2Yes
Open API
- Agile ONENo
- Hubo 2Yes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Agile ONEIP54
- Hubo 2—
Deployment Maturity
- Agile ONEprototype
- Hubo 2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- Agile ONE150K+
- Hubo 2150K+
Pricing Model
- Agile ONEpurchase
- Hubo 2purchase
Warranty
- Agile ONE2 yrs
- Hubo 2—
Applications
- Agile ONEassembly, warehouse_transport
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 125 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 45 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | 40 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 21 | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 5 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination | Yes | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AgileCore | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, warehouse_transport | 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, 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 | Hubo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $400,000 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 96.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | -$150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | -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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Agile ONE and Hubo 2?
Agile ONE is made by Agile Robots, based in DE. Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR.
When were Agile ONE and Hubo 2 launched?
Agile ONE launched in 2025. Hubo 2 launched in 2009.
How much does Agile ONE cost compared to Hubo 2?
Agile ONE is listed at $150,000. Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000.
How do Agile ONE and Hubo 2 compare on the Robo Index?
Agile ONE grades A 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 Agile ONE and Hubo 2?
Agile ONE carries up to 20 kg. Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg.
Are Agile ONE 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 Agile ONE 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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About this comparison
Agile ONE 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.