Champion Model vs DRC-Hubo+

Side-by-side comparison of Champion Model (Booster Technology) and DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Champion ModelAA

DRC-Hubo+A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Champion ModelChina
DRC-Hubo+South Korea

Year First Available

Champion Model2025
DRC-Hubo+2015

Verified Deployments

Champion Model0 Deployments
DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Champion ModelContact for quote
DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Champion Model2 hrs
DRC-Hubo+1 hrs

Availability Status

Champion ModelACTIVE
DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

Champion Model120 mm
DRC-Hubo+175 mm

Weight

Champion Model30 kg
DRC-Hubo+55 kg

Mobility Type

Champion Modelbipedal
DRC-Hubo+hybrid

Humanoid Subtype

Champion Modelfull bipedal
DRC-Hubo+full bipedal

Walking Speed

Champion Model—
DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s

Running Capable

Champion Model—
DRC-Hubo+static walk

Stair Climbing

Champion ModelNo
DRC-Hubo+production ready

Terrain

Champion Modelflat indoor
DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

Champion Model4.5 kg
DRC-Hubo+60 kg

Total DOF

Champion Model23
DRC-Hubo+38

Arm DOF

Champion Model4
DRC-Hubo+7

Hand DOF

Champion Model1
DRC-Hubo+5

Arm Reach

Champion Model—
DRC-Hubo+60 cm

Grip Strength

Champion Model—
DRC-Hubo+4.9 N

Bimanual Coordination

Champion ModelNo
DRC-Hubo+—

Tool Use

Champion Model—
DRC-Hubo+production validated

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
DRC-Hubo+—

VLM Capable

Champion ModelNo
DRC-Hubo+none

Foundation Models

Champion Modelfalse
DRC-Hubo+—

Imitation Learning

Champion ModelNo
DRC-Hubo+—

Programming

Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS

Battery & Power

Runtime

Champion Model2 hrs
DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs

Battery Swap

Champion ModelNo
DRC-Hubo+—

Software

SDK Languages

Champion ModelPython
DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS

ROS Support

Champion ModelNo
DRC-Hubo+—

Open API

Champion ModelYes
DRC-Hubo+—

Reliability

IP Rating

Champion Model—
DRC-Hubo+IPX5

Deployment Maturity

Champion Modelcommercial
DRC-Hubo+prototype

Commercial

Price (USD)

Champion ModelContact for quote
DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD

Price Tier

Champion Model—
DRC-Hubo+150K+

Warranty

Champion Model1 yrs
DRC-Hubo+—

Applications

Champion Modeltransport
DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance

	Champion ModelhumanoidBooster Technology AARobo Index	DRC-Hubo+humanoidKAIST and Rainbow Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	South Korea
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	2015
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	2 hrs	1 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	120 mm	175 mm
Weight (values differ)	30 kg	55 kg
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)	No	production ready
Terrain (values differ)	flat indoor	rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	4.5 kg	60 kg
Total DOF (values differ)	23	38
Arm DOF (values differ)	4	7
Hand DOF (values differ)	1	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 AGX Orin	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	No	none
Foundation Models (values differ)	false	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	No	—
Programming (values differ)	Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools	SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	2 hrs	1.5 hrs
Battery Swap (values differ)	No	—
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python	SOLIDWORKS
ROS Support (values differ)	No	—
Open API (values differ)	Yes	—
Reliability
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IPX5
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	commercial	prototype
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$320,000 USD
Price Tier (values differ)	—	150K+
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—
Applications (values differ)	transport	hospitality, eldercare_assistance

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Compute Platform, 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, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Champion Model	DRC-Hubo+
Investment	No price	$320,000
Payback period	—	76.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	-$70,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	-22%

Champion Model 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 Champion Model and DRC-Hubo+?

Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.

When were Champion Model and DRC-Hubo+ launched?

Champion Model launched in 2025. DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015.

How do Champion Model and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robo Index?

Champion Model grades AA 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 Champion Model 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 Champion Model 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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Champion Model 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.