CW-R1 Bipedal Robot vs DRC-Hubo+
Side-by-side comparison of CW-R1 Bipedal Robot (Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD) and DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotChina
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Year First Available
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2025
- DRC-Hubo+2015
Verified Deployments
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot0 Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+8 hrs
Availability Status
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotACTIVE
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot25 kg
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Height
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot121 mm
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Mobility Type
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbipedal
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotfull bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Walking Speed
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotstatic walk
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
Stair Climbing
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
Terrain
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotflat_indoor
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2 kg
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Total DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot24
- DRC-Hubo+38
Arm DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot5
- DRC-Hubo+—
Hand DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- DRC-Hubo+5
Arm Reach
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot43.5 cm
- DRC-Hubo+—
Grip Strength
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Bimanual Coordination
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotindependent
- DRC-Hubo+—
Tool Use
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot100 TOPS
- DRC-Hubo+—
Compute Platform
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU)
- DRC-Hubo+—
VLM Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- DRC-Hubo+none
Imitation Learning
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmulti task
- DRC-Hubo+—
Teleoperation
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotjoystick, web_interface
- DRC-Hubo+—
Programming
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcode_python, code_ros
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Charging Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmanual swap
- DRC-Hubo+—
Battery Swap
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- DRC-Hubo+—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- DRC-Hubo+—
Fall Recovery
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- DRC-Hubo+—
Human Detection Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotvision human
- DRC-Hubo+—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- DRC-Hubo+—
Software
SDK Languages
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotPython, C++
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
ROS Support
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- DRC-Hubo+—
Simulation Platforms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- DRC-Hubo+—
Open API
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotopen rest
- DRC-Hubo+—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbeta pilot
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
IP Rating
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
Price Tier
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot20-40K
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
Pricing Model
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcapex
- DRC-Hubo+—
Warranty
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 yrs
- DRC-Hubo+—
Applications
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotresearch
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
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| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,900 | $320,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | 55 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 121 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 | static walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 38 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 43.5 cm | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 4.9 N |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 100 TOPS | — |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU) | — |
| VLM Capable | none | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | SOLIDWORKS |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | SOLIDWORKS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | — |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IPX5 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,900 | $320,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | hospitality, eldercare_assistance |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and DRC-Hubo+?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is made by Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD, based in CN. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.
When were CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and DRC-Hubo+ launched?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot launched in 2025. DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015.
How much does CW-R1 Bipedal Robot cost compared to DRC-Hubo+?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is listed at $4,900. DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000.
How do CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot scores 46/100. DRC-Hubo+ scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and DRC-Hubo+?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot carries up to 2 kg. DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg.
Are CW-R1 Bipedal Robot 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 CW-R1 Bipedal Robot 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
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.