DRC-Hubo+ vs Robert
Side-by-side comparison of DRC-Hubo+ (KAIST and Rainbow Robotics) and Robert (VKF Renzel) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DRC-Hubo+South Korea
- RobertSwitzerland
Year First Available
- DRC-Hubo+2015
- Robert—
Verified Deployments
- DRC-Hubo+0 Deployments
- Robert0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- RobertContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1 hrs
- Robert5 hrs
Availability Status
- DRC-Hubo+ACTIVE
- RobertACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DRC-Hubo+175 mm
- Robert178 mm
Weight
- DRC-Hubo+55 kg
- Robert0.3 kg
Mobility Type
- DRC-Hubo+hybrid
- Robertstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- DRC-Hubo+full bipedal
- Robertfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DRC-Hubo+0.3 m/s
- Robert—
Running Capable
- DRC-Hubo+static walk
- Robert—
Stair Climbing
- DRC-Hubo+production ready
- Robert—
Terrain
- DRC-Hubo+rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Robertindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DRC-Hubo+60 kg
- Robert—
Total DOF
- DRC-Hubo+38
- Robert—
Arm DOF
- DRC-Hubo+7
- Robert—
Hand DOF
- DRC-Hubo+5
- Robert—
Arm Reach
- DRC-Hubo+60 cm
- Robert—
Grip Strength
- DRC-Hubo+4.9 N
- Robert—
Tool Use
- DRC-Hubo+production validated
- Robert—
Compute & AI
VLM Capable
- DRC-Hubo+none
- Robert—
Programming
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Robertproprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DRC-Hubo+1.5 hrs
- Robert5 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- DRC-Hubo+SOLIDWORKS
- Robertproprietary_app
Reliability
IP Rating
- DRC-Hubo+IPX5
- Robert—
Deployment Maturity
- DRC-Hubo+prototype
- Robert—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DRC-Hubo+$320,000 USD
- RobertContact for quote
Price Tier
- DRC-Hubo+150K+
- Robert<10K
Pricing Model
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Robertpurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- DRC-Hubo+—
- Robert1 mo
Applications
- DRC-Hubo+hospitality, eldercare_assistance
- Robertconsumer_companion
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| 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 | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 178 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | hybrid | static |
| 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 | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 38 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 4.9 N | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | SOLIDWORKS | proprietary_app |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 mo |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance | consumer_companion |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), 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, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Open API, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | DRC-Hubo+ | Robert |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $320,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 76.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$70,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -22% | — |
Robert 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes DRC-Hubo+ and Robert?
DRC-Hubo+ is made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in KR. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.
How do DRC-Hubo+ and Robert compare on the Robo Index?
DRC-Hubo+ grades A on the Robo Index. Robert grades A. 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 Robert 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 Robert?
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 Robert 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.