Hubo 2 vs Mindar
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and Mindar (Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- Mindar—
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- Mindar2019
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- MindarACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- Mindar57 kg
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- Mindar195 mm
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- Mindarstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- Mindarfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- Mindar—
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- Mindar—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- MindarNo
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- Mindarindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- Mindar100 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- Mindar—
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- Mindar—
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- Mindar—
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- MindarNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- MindarNo
Foundation Models
- Hubo 2—
- Mindarfalse
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- MindarNo
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Mindar—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- MindarNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Mindar—
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- MindarNo
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- MindarNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- Mindarcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- Mindar150K+
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- Mindaroutright purchase
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 45 kg | 57 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 195 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 100 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 | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | religious service, cultural education |
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, 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 | Mindar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $400,000 | $909,090 |
| Payback period | 96.0 mo | 218.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$150,000 | -$659,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -38% | -72% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and Mindar?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. Mindar is made by Kokoro.
When were Hubo 2 and Mindar launched?
Hubo 2 launched in 2009. Mindar launched in 2019.
How much does Hubo 2 cost compared to Mindar?
Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000. Mindar is listed at $909,090.
How do Hubo 2 and Mindar compare on the Robo Index?
Hubo 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Mindar grades AA. 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 Mindar?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. Mindar carries up to 100 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and Mindar 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 Mindar?
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 Mindar 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.