DRC-Hubo+ vs Eva
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and Eva (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- EvaHong Kong
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- Eva2014
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- Eva$23,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
- Eva8 hrs
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- EvaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- Eva167 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- Eva9.5 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- Evabipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- Evafull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- Eva1.5 m/s
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- Eva—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- Eva—
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Evaboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- Eva0.6 kg
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- Eva83
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+7
- Eva15
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- Eva10
Arm Reach
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
- Eva60 cm
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- Eva—
Bimanual Coordination
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Evaindependent
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- Eva—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- EvaNVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
Compute Platform
- DRC-Hubo+—
- EvaIntel i7
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- Evacloud only
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Evavisual_block, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- Eva8 hrs
Safety
Human Detection Method
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Evavision human
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Evavisual_block, code_python
ROS Support
- DRC-Hubo+—
- EvaYes
Open API
- DRC-Hubo+—
- EvaYes
Air-Gap Capable
- DRC-Hubo+—
- EvaNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- EvaIP20
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- Evaproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- Eva$23,000 USD
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- Eva40-80K
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Evapre-order
Warranty
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Eva1 yrs
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- Evamachine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $320,000 USD | $23,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 0.6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | 83 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 15 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 10 |
| Arm Reach | 60 cm | 60 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | cloud only |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | visual_block, code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | visual_block, code_python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | IP20 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 USD | $23,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | pre-order |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | machine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, 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 | DRC-Hubo+ | Eva |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $320,000 | $23,000 |
| Payback period | 76.8 mo | 5.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$70,000 | $227,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -22% | +987% |
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 DRC-Hubo+ and Eva?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. Eva is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and Eva launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. Eva launched in 2014.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to Eva?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. Eva is listed at $23,000.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and Eva compare on the Robo Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. Eva scores 66.5. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between DRC-Hubo+ and Eva?
DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg. Eva carries up to 1.25 kg.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and Eva 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 DRC-Hubo+ and Eva?
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
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About this comparison
DRC-Hubo+ vs Eva 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 Score is calculated.