DRC-Hubo+ vs Mindar
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and Mindar (Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- Mindar—
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- Mindar2019
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- MindarACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- Mindar195 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- Mindar57 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- Mindarstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- Mindarfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- Mindar—
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- Mindar—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- MindarNo
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Mindarindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- Mindar100 kg
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- Mindar—
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+7
- Mindar—
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- Mindar—
Arm Reach
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
- Mindar—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- Mindar—
Bimanual Coordination
- DRC-Hubo+—
- MindarNo
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- Mindar—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- MindarNo
Foundation Models
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Mindarfalse
Imitation Learning
- DRC-Hubo+—
- MindarNo
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Mindar—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Battery Swap
- DRC-Hubo+—
- MindarNo
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Mindar—
ROS Support
- DRC-Hubo+—
- MindarNo
Open API
- DRC-Hubo+—
- MindarNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- Mindar—
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- Mindarcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- Mindar150K+
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Mindaroutright purchase
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $320,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 195 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 57 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 100 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | religious service, cultural education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Manipulation Repeatability, Compute Platform, 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
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+ | Mindar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $320,000 | $909,090 |
| Payback period | 76.8 mo | 218.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$70,000 | -$659,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -22% | -72% |
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 Mindar?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. Mindar is made by Kokoro.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and Mindar launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. Mindar launched in 2019.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to Mindar?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. Mindar is listed at $909,090.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and Mindar compare on the Robo Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. Mindar scores 68.0. 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 Mindar?
DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg. Mindar carries up to 100 kg.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and Mindar 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 Mindar?
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 Mindar 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.