DRC-Hubo+ vs Pepe
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and Pepe (Aobo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- PepeChina
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- Pepe2021
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- Pepe0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- Pepe$6,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+8 hrs
- Pepe—
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- PepeACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- Pepe250 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- Pepe0.8 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- Pepestatic
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- Pepeservice humanoid
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- Pepe—
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- Pepe—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- Pepe—
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Pepeindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- Pepe—
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- Pepe—
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Pepe3
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- Pepe—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- Pepe—
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- Pepe—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- PepeAndroid 7.0 or Above
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- Pepe—
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Pepe—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- Pepe—
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Pepe—
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- Pepe—
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- Pepecommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- Pepe$6,000
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- Pepe<10K
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Pepepurchase
Warranty
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Pepe1 yrs
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- Pepehospitality, community_service
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $6,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 250 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 0.8 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | service humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Android 7.0 or Above |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $6,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | hospitality, community_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, 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, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and Pepe?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. Pepe is made by Aobo, based in CN.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and Pepe launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. Pepe launched in 2021.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to Pepe?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. Pepe is listed at $6,000.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and Pepe compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 56/100. Pepe scores 53/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and Pepe 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 Pepe?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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About this comparison
DRC-Hubo+ vs Pepe 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.