DRC-Hubo+ vs REEM-C
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and REEM-C (PAL 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
- REEM-CSpain
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- REEM-C2013
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- REEM-C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+8 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- REEM-CACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- REEM-C165 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- REEM-C80 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- REEM-Cbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- REEM-Cfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- REEM-C0.7 m/s
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- REEM-C—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- REEM-CYes
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- REEM-Cflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- REEM-C1 kg
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- REEM-C44
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-C7
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- REEM-C19
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- REEM-C—
Bimanual Coordination
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-CNo
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- REEM-C—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-CDual i7 computers
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- REEM-CNo
Foundation Models
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-Cfalse
Imitation Learning
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-CNo
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- REEM-CSDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Battery Swap
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-CNo
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- REEM-CC++, Python
ROS Support
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-CYes
Open API
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-CYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- REEM-C—
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- REEM-Cresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- REEM-C150K+
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- REEM-Clease
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- REEM-Cresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 80 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | 44 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 19 |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Dual i7 computers |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | lease |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and REEM-C?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. REEM-C is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were DRC-Hubo+ and REEM-C launched?
DRC-Hubo+ launched in 2015. REEM-C launched in 2013.
How much does DRC-Hubo+ cost compared to REEM-C?
DRC-Hubo+ is listed at $320,000. REEM-C is listed at $300,000.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and REEM-C compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DRC-Hubo+ scores 56/100. REEM-C scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between DRC-Hubo+ and REEM-C?
DRC-Hubo+ carries up to 10 kg. REEM-C carries up to 1 kg.
Are DRC-Hubo+ and REEM-C 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 REEM-C?
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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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
9 min readHumanoid Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
About this comparison
DRC-Hubo+ vs REEM-C 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.