DRC-Hubo+ vs pib.Pro
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and pib.Pro (pib) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- pib.ProGermany
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- pib.Pro2023
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- pib.Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- pib.Pro$111
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+8 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- pib.ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- pib.Pro890 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- pib.Pro0.4 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- pib.Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- pib.Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- pib.Pro—
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- pib.Pro—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- pib.Pro—
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- pib.Proflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- pib.Pro—
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- pib.Pro—
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- pib.Pro—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- pib.Pro—
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- pib.Pro—
Compute & AI
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- pib.Pro—
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- pib.Procode_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- pib.ProPython
ROS Support
- DRC-Hubo+—
- pib.ProYes
Open API
- DRC-Hubo+—
- pib.ProYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- pib.ProIP69K
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- pib.Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- pib.Pro$111
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- pib.Pro<10K
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- pib.Propurchase
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- pib.Promanufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $111 |
| 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 | 890 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | bipedal |
| 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 | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | IP69K |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $111 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | manufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Onboard Compute, 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, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and pib.Pro?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. pib.Pro is made by pib, based in DE.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and pib.Pro launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. pib.Pro launched in 2023.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to pib.Pro?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. pib.Pro is listed at $111.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and pib.Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 56/100. pib.Pro scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and pib.Pro 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 pib.Pro?
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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About this comparison
DRC-Hubo+ vs pib.Pro 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.