AR-600 vs DRC-Hubo+
Side-by-side comparison of AR-600 (Android Technologies) 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
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Year First Available
- AR-6002008
- DRC-Hubo+2015
Verified Deployments
- AR-6000 Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AR-600Contact for quote
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
Availability Status
- AR-600ACTIVE
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AR-60065 kg
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Height
- AR-600145 mm
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Mobility Type
- AR-600bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- AR-600full bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AR-6000.6 m/s
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
Stair Climbing
- AR-600No
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
Terrain
- AR-600indoor
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Total DOF
- AR-60036
- DRC-Hubo+38
Arm DOF
- AR-60010
- DRC-Hubo+7
Hand DOF
- AR-6005
- DRC-Hubo+5
Arm Reach
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
Grip Strength
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Bimanual Coordination
- AR-600No
- DRC-Hubo+—
Tool Use
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AR-600MediaTek MT8781 (2*A76 2.2GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz)
- DRC-Hubo+—
Compute Platform
- AR-600MediaTek MT8781
- DRC-Hubo+—
VLM Capable
- AR-600No
- DRC-Hubo+none
Foundation Models
- AR-600false
- DRC-Hubo+—
Imitation Learning
- AR-600No
- DRC-Hubo+—
Programming
- AR-600custom software
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Charging Method
- AR-600manual swap
- DRC-Hubo+—
Battery Swap
- AR-600Yes
- DRC-Hubo+—
Software
SDK Languages
- AR-600custom software
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
ROS Support
- AR-600No
- DRC-Hubo+—
Open API
- AR-600No
- DRC-Hubo+—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AR-600research
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
IP Rating
- AR-600IP67
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AR-600Contact for quote
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Price Tier
- AR-600—
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
Applications
- AR-600warehouse_transport, logistics_management
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $320,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 65 kg | 55 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 145 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | hybrid |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 36 | 38 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 10 | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 5 | 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) | MediaTek MT8781 (2*A76 2.2GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz) | — |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | MediaTek MT8781 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | custom software | SOLIDWORKS |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | custom software | SOLIDWORKS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $320,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, logistics_management | hospitality, eldercare_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, 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, Pricing Model, 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 | AR-600 | DRC-Hubo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $320,000 |
| Payback period | — | 76.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$70,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -22% |
AR-600 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 AR-600 and DRC-Hubo+?
AR-600 is made by Android Technologies. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.
When were AR-600 and DRC-Hubo+ launched?
AR-600 launched in 2008. DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015.
How do AR-600 and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robo Index?
AR-600 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.
Are AR-600 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 AR-600 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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About this comparison
AR-600 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.