Hubo 2 vs MAV 500
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and MAV 500 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- MAV 500Germany
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- MAV 500—
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- MAV 5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- MAV 500Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- MAV 5007.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- MAV 500ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- MAV 500400 kg
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- MAV 50029.3 cm
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- MAV 500wheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- MAV 500other
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- MAV 5001.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- MAV 500—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- MAV 500No
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- MAV 500flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- MAV 5001,500 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- MAV 500—
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- MAV 500—
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- MAV 500—
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- MAV 500No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- MAV 500—
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- MAV 500No
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- MAV 500No
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- MAV 500Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- MAV 50010 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- MAV 500No
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- MAV 500Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- MAV 500No
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- MAV 500No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- MAV 500commercial
IP Rating
- Hubo 2—
- MAV 500IP44
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- MAV 500Contact for quote
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- MAV 500—
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- MAV 500—
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- MAV 500warehouse_transport, automation
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| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 45 kg | 400 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 29.3 cm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| Walking Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| 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 |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| 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 | warehouse_transport, automation |
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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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and MAV 500?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. MAV 500 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Hubo 2 and MAV 500 compare on the Robolist Index?
Hubo 2 scores 100/100. MAV 500 scores 57/100. 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 MAV 500?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. MAV 500 carries up to 1500 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and MAV 500 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 MAV 500?
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 MAV 500 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.