Helixar Atlas HX-1 vs Hubo 2
Side-by-side comparison of Helixar Atlas HX-1 (Helixar Robotics) and Hubo 2 (KAIST) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Helixar Atlas HX-1United States
- Hubo 2South Korea
Year First Available
- Helixar Atlas HX-12024
- Hubo 22009
Verified Deployments
- Helixar Atlas HX-10 Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Helixar Atlas HX-1Contact for quote
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Helixar Atlas HX-1ACTIVE
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 245 kg
Height
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2125 mm
Mobility Type
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2No
Terrain
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 22 kg
Total DOF
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 240
Arm DOF
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 27
Hand DOF
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 25
Bimanual Coordination
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
VLM Capable
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2No
Imitation Learning
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2No
Programming
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2No
Software
SDK Languages
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
ROS Support
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2Yes
Open API
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Helixar Atlas HX-1Contact for quote
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2150K+
Pricing Model
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2purchase
Applications
- Helixar Atlas HX-1—
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 45 kg |
| Height (values differ) | — | 125 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | — | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 40 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | — | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $400,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | — | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, 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 | Helixar Atlas HX-1 | Hubo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $400,000 |
| Payback period | — | 96.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -38% |
Helixar Atlas HX-1 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Helixar Atlas HX-1 and Hubo 2?
Helixar Atlas HX-1 is made by Helixar Robotics, based in US. Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR.
When were Helixar Atlas HX-1 and Hubo 2 launched?
Helixar Atlas HX-1 launched in 2024. Hubo 2 launched in 2009.
How do Helixar Atlas HX-1 and Hubo 2 compare on the Robo Index?
Helixar Atlas HX-1 grades B on the Robo Index. Hubo 2 grades AA. 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 Helixar Atlas HX-1 and Hubo 2 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 Helixar Atlas HX-1 and Hubo 2?
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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Helixar Atlas HX-1 vs Hubo 2 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.