DRC-Hubo+ vs HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED (Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2025
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED220 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED136.1 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2 m/s
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDindustrial
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED15 kg
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED29
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+7
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Arm Reach
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDNVIDIA processing
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED4 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwarehouse, logistics, retail, industrial
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $320,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 220 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 136.1 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | industrial |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | 29 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 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 processing |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | warehouse, logistics, retail, industrial |
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, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Open API, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, 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+ | HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $320,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 76.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$70,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -22% | — |
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED is made by Humanoid, based in GB.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched in 2025.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED compare on the Robo Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED scores 62.8. 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.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED?
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
DRC-Hubo+ vs HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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.