Bandit vs Hubo 2
Side-by-side comparison of Bandit (USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics) and Hubo 2 (KAIST) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BanditUnited States
- Hubo 2South Korea
Year First Available
- Bandit2006
- Hubo 22009
Verified Deployments
- Bandit0 Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Bandit$15,000
- Hubo 2$400,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Bandit—
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- BanditACTIVE
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Bandit106.68 mm
- Hubo 2125 mm
Weight
- Bandit7.2 kg
- Hubo 245 kg
Mobility Type
- Banditbipedal
- Hubo 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Banditfull bipedal
- Hubo 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Bandit—
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Bandit—
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- BanditNo
- Hubo 2No
Terrain
- Banditindoor
- Hubo 2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Bandit0.6 kg
- Hubo 22 kg
Total DOF
- Bandit15
- Hubo 240
Arm DOF
- Bandit5
- Hubo 27
Hand DOF
- Bandit—
- Hubo 25
Bimanual Coordination
- BanditNo
- Hubo 2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BanditHigh-Performance Compute Unit
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
VLM Capable
- BanditNo
- Hubo 2No
Imitation Learning
- BanditNo
- Hubo 2No
Programming
- Banditcode_python
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Bandit—
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- BanditNo
- Hubo 2No
Software
SDK Languages
- Banditcode_python
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
ROS Support
- BanditYes
- Hubo 2Yes
Open API
- BanditYes
- Hubo 2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Banditresearch
- Hubo 2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Bandit$15,000
- Hubo 2$400,000
Price Tier
- Bandit10-20K
- Hubo 2150K+
Pricing Model
- Banditpurchase
- Hubo 2purchase
Applications
- Bandittraining-focused, tactical development
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $400,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 106.68 mm | 125 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 7.2 kg | 45 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 15 | 40 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | High-Performance Compute Unit | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | research | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $400,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | training-focused, tactical development | 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Bandit and Hubo 2?
Bandit is made by USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics, based in US. Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR.
When were Bandit and Hubo 2 launched?
Bandit launched in 2006. Hubo 2 launched in 2009.
How much does Bandit cost compared to Hubo 2?
Bandit is listed at $15,000. Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000.
How do Bandit and Hubo 2 compare on the Robolist Index?
Bandit scores 73/100. Hubo 2 scores 100/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Bandit and Hubo 2?
Bandit carries up to 1.5 kg. Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg.
Are Bandit 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 Bandit 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
8 min readHumanoid Robots
Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
10 min readHumanoid Robots
Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
9 min readHumanoid Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
About this comparison
Bandit 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 Robolist Index is calculated.