AlexBot vs DRC-Hubo+
Side-by-side comparison of AlexBot (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) 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
- AlexBotChina
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Year First Available
- AlexBot2024
- DRC-Hubo+2015
Verified Deployments
- AlexBot0 Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AlexBot$4,298 USD
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlexBot2 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
Availability Status
- AlexBotACTIVE
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AlexBot65 kg
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Height
- AlexBot1700 mm
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Mobility Type
- AlexBotbipedal
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- AlexBotfull bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlexBot2 m/s
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- AlexBot—
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
Stair Climbing
- AlexBot—
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
Terrain
- AlexBotindoor
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlexBot20 kg
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Total DOF
- AlexBot5
- DRC-Hubo+38
Arm DOF
- AlexBot7
- DRC-Hubo+7
Hand DOF
- AlexBot12
- DRC-Hubo+5
Arm Reach
- AlexBot—
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
Grip Strength
- AlexBot—
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Bimanual Coordination
- AlexBotNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Tool Use
- AlexBot—
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlexBotNVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
- DRC-Hubo+—
VLM Capable
- AlexBotNo
- DRC-Hubo+none
Imitation Learning
- AlexBotYes
- DRC-Hubo+—
Programming
- AlexBotopen-source
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlexBot—
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- AlexBotNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlexBotC
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
ROS Support
- AlexBotNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Open API
- AlexBotNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlexBotcommercial
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
IP Rating
- AlexBot—
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlexBot$4,298 USD
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Price Tier
- AlexBotunder_50k
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
Pricing Model
- AlexBotoutright purchase
- DRC-Hubo+—
Applications
- AlexBothumanoid service robot
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,298 USD | $320,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 65 kg | 55 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 175 mm |
| 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) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 5 | 38 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 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 Xavier NX | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming (values differ) | open-source | SOLIDWORKS |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C | 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) | $4,298 USD | $320,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | humanoid service robot | 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, 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 | AlexBot | DRC-Hubo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,298 | $320,000 |
| Payback period | 1.0 mo | 76.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,702 | -$70,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +5717% | -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 AlexBot and DRC-Hubo+?
AlexBot is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.
When were AlexBot and DRC-Hubo+ launched?
AlexBot launched in 2024. DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015.
How much does AlexBot cost compared to DRC-Hubo+?
AlexBot is listed at $4,298. DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000.
How do AlexBot and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robo Index?
AlexBot 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 AlexBot and DRC-Hubo+?
AlexBot carries up to 20 kg. DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg.
Are AlexBot 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 AlexBot 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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About this comparison
AlexBot 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.