DRC-Hubo+ vs Foxconn Humanoid
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- Foxconn Humanoid28
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+7
- Foxconn Humanoid7
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- Foxconn Humanoid5
Arm Reach
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Simulation Platforms
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
Open API
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
Warranty
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
Production Pilots
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Taiwan |
| Year First Available | 2015 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $320,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 1700 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 50 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | 28 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 5 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | alpha pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Foxconn Houston |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | warehouse_transport, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Compute Platform, 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, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | DRC-Hubo+ | Foxconn Humanoid |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $320,000 | $150,000 |
| Payback period | 76.8 mo | 36.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$70,000 | $100,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -22% | +67% |
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 Foxconn Humanoid?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and Foxconn Humanoid launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. Foxconn Humanoid launched in 2015.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to Foxconn Humanoid?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. Foxconn Humanoid is listed at $150,000.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and Foxconn Humanoid compare on the Robo Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0. 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 Foxconn Humanoid?
DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg. Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and Foxconn Humanoid 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 Foxconn Humanoid?
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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DRC-Hubo+ vs Foxconn Humanoid 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.