DRC-Hubo+ vs Na'vi Shaman

Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and Na'vi Shaman (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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DRC-Hubo+A

Na'vi ShamanAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

DRC-Hubo+South Korea
Na'vi ShamanUnited States

Year First Available

DRC-Hubo+2015
Na'vi Shaman2017

Verified Deployments

DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
Na'vi Shaman0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Na'vi ShamanContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
Na'vi Shaman—

Availability Status

DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
Na'vi ShamanACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

DRC-Hubo+175 mm
Na'vi Shaman274.3 mm

Weight

DRC-Hubo+55 kg
Na'vi Shaman170 kg

Mobility Type

DRC-Hubo+hybrid
Na'vi Shamanstatic

Humanoid Subtype

DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
Na'vi Shamananthropomorphic torso

Walking Speed

DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
Na'vi Shaman—

Running Capable

DRC-Hubo+static walk
Na'vi Shaman—

Stair Climbing

DRC-Hubo+production ready
Na'vi ShamanNo

Terrain

DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Na'vi Shamanindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

DRC-Hubo+60 kg
Na'vi Shaman—

Total DOF

DRC-Hubo+38
Na'vi Shaman81

Arm DOF

DRC-Hubo+7
Na'vi Shaman9

Hand DOF

DRC-Hubo+5
Na'vi Shaman—

Arm Reach

DRC-Hubo+60 cm
Na'vi Shaman—

Grip Strength

DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
Na'vi Shaman—

Bimanual Coordination

DRC-Hubo+—
Na'vi ShamanNo

Tool Use

DRC-Hubo+production validated
Na'vi Shaman—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

DRC-Hubo+—
Na'vi ShamanCustom control software

VLM Capable

DRC-Hubo+none
Na'vi ShamanNo

Foundation Models

DRC-Hubo+—
Na'vi Shamanfalse

Imitation Learning

DRC-Hubo+—
Na'vi ShamanNo

Programming

DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Na'vi ShamanCustom control software

Battery & Power

Runtime

DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
Na'vi Shaman16 hrs

Battery Swap

DRC-Hubo+—
Na'vi ShamanNo

Software

SDK Languages

DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
Na'vi ShamanCustom control software

ROS Support

DRC-Hubo+—
Na'vi ShamanNo

Open API

DRC-Hubo+—
Na'vi ShamanNo

Reliability

IP Rating

DRC-Hubo+IPX5
Na'vi Shaman—

Deployment Maturity

DRC-Hubo+prototype
Na'vi Shamanproduction scale

Commercial

Price (USD)

DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
Na'vi ShamanContact for quote

Price Tier

DRC-Hubo+150K+
Na'vi Shaman—

Applications

DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
Na'vi Shamanhospitality

	DRC-Hubo+humanoidKAIST and Rainbow Robotics ARobo Index	Na'vi ShamanhumanoidWalt Disney Imagineering AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	South Korea	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2017
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	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	175 mm	274.3 mm
Weight (values differ)	55 kg	170 kg
Mobility Type (values differ)	hybrid	static
Humanoid Subtype (values differ)	full bipedal	anthropomorphic torso
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	—
Total DOF (values differ)	38	81
Arm DOF (values differ)	7	9
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)	—	Custom control software
VLM Capable (values differ)	none	No
Foundation Models (values differ)	—	false
Imitation Learning (values differ)	—	No
Programming (values differ)	SOLIDWORKS	Custom control software
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	1.5 hrs	16 hrs
Battery Swap (values differ)	—	No
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	SOLIDWORKS	Custom control software
ROS Support (values differ)	—	No
Open API (values differ)	—	No
Reliability
IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	IPX5	—
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	prototype	production scale
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$320,000 USD	Contact for quote
Price Tier (values differ)	150K+	—
Applications (values differ)	hospitality, eldercare_assistance	hospitality

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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, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	DRC-Hubo+	Na'vi Shaman
Investment	$320,000	No price
Payback period	76.8 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	-$70,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	-22%	—

Na'vi Shaman 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 Na'vi Shaman?

DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. Na'vi Shaman is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US.

When were DRC-Hubo+ and Na'vi Shaman launched?

DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. Na'vi Shaman launched in 2017.

How do DRC-Hubo+ and Na'vi Shaman compare on the Robo Index?

DRC-Hubo+ grades A on the Robo Index. Na'vi Shaman grades AA. 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.

Are DRC-Hubo+ and Na'vi Shaman 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 Na'vi Shaman?

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 Na'vi Shaman 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.