Champion Model vs Hubo 2
Side-by-side comparison of Champion Model (Booster Technology) and Hubo 2 (KAIST) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Champion ModelChina
- Hubo 2South Korea
Year First Available
- Champion Model2025
- Hubo 22009
Verified Deployments
- Champion Model0 Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Champion ModelACTIVE
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Champion Model120 mm
- Hubo 2125 mm
Weight
- Champion Model30 kg
- Hubo 245 kg
Mobility Type
- Champion Modelbipedal
- Hubo 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Champion Modelfull bipedal
- Hubo 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Champion Model—
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Champion Model—
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Champion ModelNo
- Hubo 2No
Terrain
- Champion Modelflat indoor
- Hubo 2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Champion Model4.5 kg
- Hubo 22 kg
Total DOF
- Champion Model23
- Hubo 240
Arm DOF
- Champion Model4
- Hubo 27
Hand DOF
- Champion Model1
- Hubo 25
Bimanual Coordination
- Champion ModelNo
- Hubo 2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
VLM Capable
- Champion ModelNo
- Hubo 2No
Foundation Models
- Champion Modelfalse
- Hubo 2—
Imitation Learning
- Champion ModelNo
- Hubo 2No
Programming
- Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Champion ModelNo
- Hubo 2No
Software
SDK Languages
- Champion ModelPython
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
ROS Support
- Champion ModelNo
- Hubo 2Yes
Open API
- Champion ModelYes
- Hubo 2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Champion Modelcommercial
- Hubo 2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- Champion Model—
- Hubo 2150K+
Pricing Model
- Champion Model—
- Hubo 2purchase
Warranty
- Champion Model1 yrs
- Hubo 2—
Applications
- Champion Modeltransport
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 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) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 23 | 40 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Nvidia AGX Orin | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $400,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | transport | 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, 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, 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 | Champion Model | Hubo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $400,000 |
| Payback period | — | 96.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -38% |
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 Hubo 2?
Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN. Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR.
When were Champion Model and Hubo 2 launched?
Champion Model launched in 2025. Hubo 2 launched in 2009.
How do Champion Model and Hubo 2 compare on the Robo Index?
Champion Model grades A on the Robo Index. Hubo 2 grades AA. 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 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 Champion Model 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.
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About this comparison
Champion Model 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 Robo Index is calculated.