Hubo 2 vs Na'vi Shaman
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and Na'vi Shaman (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- Na'vi ShamanUnited States
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- Na'vi Shaman2017
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- Na'vi Shaman0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- Na'vi ShamanContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Na'vi Shaman—
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- Na'vi ShamanACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- Na'vi Shaman274.3 mm
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- Na'vi Shaman170 kg
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- Na'vi Shamanstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- Na'vi Shamananthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- Na'vi Shaman—
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- Na'vi Shaman—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- Na'vi Shamanindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- Na'vi Shaman—
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- Na'vi Shaman81
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- Na'vi Shaman9
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- Na'vi Shaman—
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Foundation Models
- Hubo 2—
- Na'vi Shamanfalse
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- Na'vi Shaman16 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- Na'vi Shamanproduction scale
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- Na'vi ShamanContact for quote
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- Na'vi Shaman—
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- Na'vi Shaman—
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- Na'vi Shamanhospitality
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $400,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 274.3 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 45 kg | 170 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| 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 | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 81 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 9 |
| 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 | Custom control software |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | Custom control software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | Custom control software |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | production scale |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | hospitality |
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 | Na'vi Shaman |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $400,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 96.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -38% | — |
Na'vi Shaman 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and Na'vi Shaman?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. Na'vi Shaman is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US.
When were Hubo 2 and Na'vi Shaman launched?
Hubo 2 launched in 2009. Na'vi Shaman launched in 2017.
How do Hubo 2 and Na'vi Shaman compare on the Robo Index?
Hubo 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Na'vi Shaman 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.
Are Hubo 2 and Na'vi Shaman 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 Na'vi Shaman?
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 Na'vi Shaman 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.