DRC-Hubo+ vs NAO V6 Standard Edition
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and NAO V6 Standard Edition (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- NAO V6 Standard EditionUnited States
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2018
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- NAO V6 Standard Edition0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- NAO V6 Standard Edition$12,990
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+8 hrs
- NAO V6 Standard Edition1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- NAO V6 Standard EditionACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- NAO V6 Standard Edition58 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- NAO V6 Standard Edition5.5 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- NAO V6 Standard Editionbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- NAO V6 Standard Editionfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- NAO V6 Standard Edition—
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- NAO V6 Standard Editionstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- NAO V6 Standard Editionflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- NAO V6 Standard Edition—
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- NAO V6 Standard Edition25
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Edition5
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- NAO V6 Standard Edition—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- NAO V6 Standard Edition—
Bimanual Coordination
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- NAO V6 Standard Edition—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNew CPU launched in 2018
Compute Platform
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard EditionIntel Atom 1.6Ghz, ARM-9 processor
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
Imitation Learning
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- NAO V6 Standard Editioncode_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- NAO V6 Standard Edition1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Edition0 kWh
Charging Time
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2 hrs
Battery Swap
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard EditionNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Editionvision human
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- NAO V6 Standard EditionJava, C++, C#, Matlab
ROS Support
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Editionros2 community
Simulation Platforms
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard EditionWebots
Open API
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard EditionYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- NAO V6 Standard Edition—
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- NAO V6 Standard Editionproduction scale
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- NAO V6 Standard Edition$12,990
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- NAO V6 Standard Edition10-20K
RaaS / Month
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Edition$647
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Editioncapex
Delivery Lead Time
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2 mo
Warranty
- DRC-Hubo+—
- NAO V6 Standard Edition2 yrs
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- NAO V6 Standard Editionhospitality, healthcare, education, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $12,990 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 58 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Running Capable | static walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | 25 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | New CPU launched in 2018 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Atom 1.6Ghz, ARM-9 processor |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | Java, C++, C#, Matlab |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 community |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | Webots |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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 | $12,990 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 10-20K |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $647 |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | hospitality, healthcare, education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and NAO V6 Standard Edition?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. NAO V6 Standard Edition is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and NAO V6 Standard Edition launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. NAO V6 Standard Edition launched in 2018.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to NAO V6 Standard Edition?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. NAO V6 Standard Edition is listed at $12,990.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and NAO V6 Standard Edition compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 56/100. NAO V6 Standard Edition scores 60/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and NAO V6 Standard Edition 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 NAO V6 Standard Edition?
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 NAO V6 Standard Edition 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.