DRC-Hubo+ vs Luna
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and Luna (LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- LunaChina
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- Luna2026
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- Luna0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- LunaContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
- Luna4 hrs
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- LunaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- Luna160 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- Luna54 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- Lunabipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- Lunafull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- Luna1.4 m/s
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- Luna—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- Luna—
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Luna—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- Luna3 kg
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- Luna27
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+7
- Luna5
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- Luna—
Arm Reach
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
- Luna—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- Luna—
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- Luna—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- LunaDual RK3588 (motion + perception)
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- Luna—
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- LunaAI task editor (natural language)
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- Luna4 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- LunaAI task editor (natural language)
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- Luna—
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- Lunacommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- LunaContact for quote
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- Luna—
Warranty
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Luna1 yrs
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- Luna—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $320,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 54 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 1.4 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | 27 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| 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) | — | Dual RK3588 (motion + perception) |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | AI task editor (natural language) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | AI task editor (natural language) |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery 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+ | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | — |
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, 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+ | Luna |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $320,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 76.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$70,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -22% | — |
Luna 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and Luna?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. Luna is made by LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and Luna launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. Luna launched in 2026.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and Luna compare on the Robo Index?
DRC-Hubo+ grades A on the Robo Index. Luna grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between DRC-Hubo+ and Luna?
DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg. Luna carries up to 3 kg.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and Luna 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 Luna?
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 Luna 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 Index is calculated.