CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT vs DRC-Hubo+
Side-by-side comparison of CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT (Cyberdyne) 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
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTJapan
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Year First Available
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+2015
Verified Deployments
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT0 Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+8 hrs
Availability Status
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTACTIVE
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT142 mm
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Weight
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT3.1 kg
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Mobility Type
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTbipedal
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTfull bipedal
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Walking Speed
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
Stair Climbing
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
Terrain
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORThealthcare, assistance
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT0 kg
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Total DOF
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+38
Hand DOF
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+5
Grip Strength
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Bimanual Coordination
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Tool Use
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
Compute & AI
VLM Capable
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- DRC-Hubo+none
Imitation Learning
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Programming
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Software
SDK Languages
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
ROS Support
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Open API
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- DRC-Hubo+—
Reliability
IP Rating
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Deployment Maturity
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommercial
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
Price Tier
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT10-20K
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
Pricing Model
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTpurchase
- DRC-Hubo+—
Applications
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommunication
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,094 | $320,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 142 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 3.1 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) | healthcare, assistance | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0 kg | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 38 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 4.9 N |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | touch_panel | SOLIDWORKS |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | touch_panel | SOLIDWORKS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IPX5 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,094 | $320,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | communication | hospitality, eldercare_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Onboard Compute, 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT and DRC-Hubo+?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP. DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR.
How much does CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT cost compared to DRC-Hubo+?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT is listed at $4,094. DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000.
How do CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT and DRC-Hubo+ compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT scores 52/100. 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT and DRC-Hubo+?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT carries up to 0 kg. DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg.
Are CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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.