HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED vs Hubo 2
Side-by-side comparison of HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED (Humanoid) and Hubo 2 (KAIST) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDUnited Kingdom
- Hubo 2South Korea
Year First Available
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2025
- Hubo 22009
Verified Deployments
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED0 Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDACTIVE
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED136.1 kg
- Hubo 245 kg
Height
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED220 mm
- Hubo 2125 mm
Mobility Type
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled
- Hubo 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled humanoid
- Hubo 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2 m/s
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
Running Capable
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2No
Terrain
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDindustrial
- Hubo 2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED15 kg
- Hubo 22 kg
Total DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED29
- Hubo 240
Arm DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 27
Hand DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 25
Bimanual Coordination
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDNVIDIA processing
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
VLM Capable
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2No
Imitation Learning
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2No
Programming
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED4 hrs
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2No
Software
SDK Languages
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
ROS Support
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2Yes
Open API
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDcommercial
- Hubo 2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2150K+
Pricing Model
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Hubo 2purchase
Applications
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwarehouse, logistics, retail, industrial
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 136.1 kg | 45 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 220 mm | 125 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | industrial | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | 40 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA processing | 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) | 4 hrs | 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) | commercial | 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) | warehouse, logistics, retail, industrial | 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 | HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED | Hubo 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $400,000 |
| Payback period | — | 96.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -38% |
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Hubo 2?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED is made by Humanoid, based in GB. Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR.
When were HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Hubo 2 launched?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched in 2025. Hubo 2 launched in 2009.
How do HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Hubo 2 compare on the Robo Index?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED grades A 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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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HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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.