Hubo 2 vs LARA
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and LARA (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- LARAGermany
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- LARA—
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- LARA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- LARA$16,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- LARA—
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- LARAACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- LARA590 mm
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- LARA18 kg
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- LARAstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- LARAfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- LARA1 m/s
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- LARA—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- LARANo
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- LARAflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- LARA3 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- LARA6
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- LARA—
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- LARA—
Arm Reach
- Hubo 2—
- LARA80 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- Hubo 2—
- LARA±0.02 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- LARANo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- LARA—
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- LARANo
Foundation Models
- Hubo 2—
- LARAfalse
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- LARANo
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- LARAprogrammable control systems
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- LARA—
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- LARANo
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- LARAPython
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- LARANo
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- LARANo
Reliability
IP Rating
- Hubo 2—
- LARAIP54/IP66
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- LARAcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- LARA$16,500
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- LARA20-40K
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- LARAcapex, lease
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- LARApalletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $16,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 590 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 45 kg | 18 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 6 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | programmable control systems |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54/IP66 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $16,500 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex, lease |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | palletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and LARA?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. LARA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does Hubo 2 cost compared to LARA?
Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000. LARA is listed at $16,500.
How do Hubo 2 and LARA compare on the Robolist Index?
Hubo 2 scores 100/100. LARA scores 58/100. The Robolist Index 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 LARA?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. LARA carries up to 3 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and LARA 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 LARA?
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 LARA 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 Index is calculated.