Hubo 2 vs NEO Gamma
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and NEO Gamma (1X Technologies AS) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- NEO GammaUnited States
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- NEO Gamma2025
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- NEO Gamma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- NEO Gamma$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- NEO Gamma—
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- NEO GammaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- NEO Gamma30.3 kg
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- NEO Gamma1650 mm
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- NEO Gammabipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- NEO Gammafull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- NEO Gamma1.4 m/s
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- NEO Gamma—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- NEO GammaNo
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- NEO Gammaindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- NEO Gamma68 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- NEO Gamma75
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- NEO Gamma—
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- NEO Gamma22
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- NEO GammaNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- NEO GammaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- NEO GammaNo
Foundation Models
- Hubo 2—
- NEO Gammafalse
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- NEO GammaNo
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- NEO Gammanatural language
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- NEO Gamma—
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- NEO GammaNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- NEO Gammanatural language
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- NEO GammaNo
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- NEO GammaNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- NEO Gammacommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- NEO Gamma$75,000
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- NEO Gamma40-80K
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- NEO Gammapurchase
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- NEO Gammaeldercare_assistance, cleaning
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 45 kg | 30.3 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 1650 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1.4 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 | 68 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 75 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 22 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives | NVIDIA Robotics Platform |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | natural language |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | natural language |
| 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 | $75,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | eldercare_assistance, cleaning |
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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and NEO Gamma?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. NEO Gamma is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US.
When were Hubo 2 and NEO Gamma launched?
Hubo 2 launched in 2009. NEO Gamma launched in 2025.
How much does Hubo 2 cost compared to NEO Gamma?
Hubo 2 is listed at $400,000. NEO Gamma is listed at $75,000.
How do Hubo 2 and NEO Gamma compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Hubo 2 scores 100/100. NEO Gamma scores 51/100. 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 NEO Gamma?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. NEO Gamma carries up to 15 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and NEO Gamma 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 NEO Gamma?
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 NEO Gamma 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 Product Score is calculated.