Hubo 2 vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- Jules75 kg
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- Jules1905 mm
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- Jules0.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- Jules—
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- Jules5 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- Jules4
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- Jules—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- Jules—
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- Jules—
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- Jules—
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- JulesYes
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- JulesYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- Julescommercial
IP Rating
- Hubo 2—
- JulesIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- Hubo 2—
- Jules3 yrs
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- Julesresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 45 kg | 75 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 1905 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 28 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and Jules?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were Hubo 2 and Jules launched?
Hubo 2 launched in 2009. Jules launched in 2006.
How much does Hubo 2 cost compared to Jules?
Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000. Jules is listed at $150,000.
How do Hubo 2 and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Hubo 2 scores 46/100. Jules scores 68/100. 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 Hubo 2 and Jules?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and Jules 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 Hubo 2 and Jules?
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
Hubo 2 vs Jules 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.