Hubo 2 vs Justin
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and Justin (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- JustinGermany
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- Justin2009
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- Justin0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- JustinContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Justin1 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- JustinACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- Justin191 mm
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- Justin195 kg
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- Justinbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- Justinresearch platform
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- Justin2 m/s
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- Justin—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- Justin—
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- Justinflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- Justin20 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- Justin51
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- Justin7
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- Justin13
Arm Reach
- Hubo 2—
- Justin270 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- Justinfull bimanual
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- Justin4x Intel Xeon Quadcore
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- Justin—
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- Justin—
Teleoperation
- Hubo 2—
- Justinweb_interface
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Justincode_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Justin1 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- Justin—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Hubo 2—
- JustinYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Justincode_ros
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- Justin—
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- Justin—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- Justinprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- JustinContact for quote
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- Justin—
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- Justin—
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- Justinhousehold_work, space_assistance
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available | 2009 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 191 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 45 kg | 195 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 51 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 13 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 270 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | full bimanual |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives | 4x Intel Xeon Quadcore |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | household_work, space_assistance |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and Justin?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. Justin is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were Hubo 2 and Justin launched?
Hubo 2 launched in 2009. Justin launched in 2009.
How do Hubo 2 and Justin compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Hubo 2 scores 100/100. Justin scores 91/100. 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 Justin?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. Justin carries up to 15 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and Justin 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 Justin?
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 Justin 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.