Ameca vs DRC-Hubo+
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) 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
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- DRC-Hubo+2015
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
Stair Climbing
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- DRC-Hubo+38
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- DRC-Hubo+7
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- DRC-Hubo+5
Arm Reach
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
Grip Strength
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Tool Use
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- DRC-Hubo+—
VLM Capable
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+none
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
IP Rating
- Ameca—
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- DRC-Hubo+—
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $320,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 55 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | hybrid |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 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) | 2 kg | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | 38 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 4.9 N |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | SOLIDWORKS |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | SOLIDWORKS |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IPX5 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $320,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | hospitality, eldercare_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Open API, 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 | Ameca | DRC-Hubo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | $320,000 |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | 76.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | -$70,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | -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 Ameca and DRC-Hubo+?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.
When were Ameca and DRC-Hubo+ launched?
Ameca launched in 2021. DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015.
How much does Ameca cost compared to DRC-Hubo+?
Ameca is listed at $250,000. DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000.
How do Ameca and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robo Score?
Ameca scores 61.3 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.
What is the payload difference between Ameca and DRC-Hubo+?
Ameca carries up to 2 kg. DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg.
Are Ameca 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 Ameca 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
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About this comparison
Ameca 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.