Hubo 2 vs Keenon XMAN‑R1
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and Keenon XMAN‑R1 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- Keenon XMAN‑R1China
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- Keenon XMAN‑R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- Keenon XMAN‑R1$100,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Keenon XMAN‑R13 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- Keenon XMAN‑R1ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $100,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and Keenon XMAN‑R1?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. Keenon XMAN‑R1 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Hubo 2 cost compared to Keenon XMAN‑R1?
Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000. Keenon XMAN‑R1 is listed at $100,000.
How do Hubo 2 and Keenon XMAN‑R1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Hubo 2 scores 46/100. Keenon XMAN‑R1 scores 57/100. 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 Keenon XMAN‑R1?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. Keenon XMAN‑R1 carries up to 3 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and Keenon XMAN‑R1 comparable?
Hubo 2 is categorized as Humanoid; Keenon XMAN‑R1 as Hospitality Service. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid And Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid And Hospitality Service 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 Keenon XMAN‑R1?
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 Keenon XMAN‑R1 compares two robots in the humanoid and hospitality-service categories. 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.