Hubo 2 vs K2 Bumblebee
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and K2 Bumblebee (Kepler Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- K2 BumblebeeChina
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- K2 Bumblebee—
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- K2 Bumblebee0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- K2 BumblebeeContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- K2 Bumblebee8 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- K2 BumblebeeACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- K2 Bumblebee175 mm
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- K2 Bumblebee75 kg
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- K2 Bumblebeebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- K2 Bumblebeefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- K2 Bumblebee—
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- K2 Bumblebee—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- K2 Bumblebee—
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- K2 Bumblebeestructured environments
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- K2 Bumblebee15 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- K2 Bumblebee52
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- K2 Bumblebee11
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- K2 Bumblebee11
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- K2 Bumblebee—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- K2 Bumblebee100 TOPS
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- K2 Bumblebee—
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- K2 BumblebeeYes
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- K2 Bumblebeecloud-based cognitive model
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- K2 Bumblebee8 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- K2 Bumblebee—
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- K2 Bumblebeecloud-based cognitive model
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- K2 Bumblebee—
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- K2 Bumblebee—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- K2 Bumblebeeproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- K2 BumblebeeContact for quote
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- K2 Bumblebee—
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- K2 Bumblebeecapex
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- K2 Bumblebeelogistics_handling, manufacturing_assembly, research_development
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $400,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 45 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | 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 | structured environments |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 52 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 11 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 11 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives | 100 TOPS |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | cloud-based cognitive model |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | cloud-based cognitive model |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | logistics_handling, manufacturing_assembly, research_development |
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 | Hubo 2 | K2 Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $400,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 96.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -38% | — |
K2 Bumblebee 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 Hubo 2 and K2 Bumblebee?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. K2 Bumblebee is made by Kepler Robotics, based in CN.
How do Hubo 2 and K2 Bumblebee compare on the Robo Index?
Hubo 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. K2 Bumblebee 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.
What is the payload difference between Hubo 2 and K2 Bumblebee?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. K2 Bumblebee carries up to 15 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and K2 Bumblebee 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 K2 Bumblebee?
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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Hubo 2 vs K2 Bumblebee 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.