Hubo 2 vs P1 Biped
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and P1 Biped (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- P1 BipedChina
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- P1 Biped2024
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- P1 Biped0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- P1 BipedContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- P1 Biped2 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- P1 BipedACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- P1 Biped78 mm
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- P1 Biped20 kg
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- P1 Bipedbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- P1 Bipedfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- P1 Biped0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- P1 Biped—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- P1 Biped—
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- P1 Bipedrough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- P1 Biped15 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- P1 Biped—
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- P1 Biped—
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- P1 Biped—
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- P1 Biped—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- P1 Biped11th Gen i7/16GB/512GB Wi-Fi6
Compute Platform
- Hubo 2—
- P1 BipedIntel Core embedded computer
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- P1 Biped—
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- P1 Biped—
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- P1 Biped—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- P1 Biped2 hrs
Charging Method
- Hubo 2—
- P1 Bipedmanual swap
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- P1 BipedYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- P1 Biped—
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- P1 Biped—
Simulation Platforms
- Hubo 2—
- P1 BipedGazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Gym
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- P1 Biped—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- P1 Bipedprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000
- P1 BipedContact for quote
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- P1 Biped—
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- P1 Biped—
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- P1 Bipedresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 45 kg | 20 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives | 11th Gen i7/16GB/512GB Wi-Fi6 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core embedded computer |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Gym |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| 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 | research |
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, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, 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 P1 Biped?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. P1 Biped is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Hubo 2 and P1 Biped launched?
Hubo 2 launched in 2009. P1 Biped launched in 2024.
How do Hubo 2 and P1 Biped compare on the Robolist Index?
Hubo 2 scores 100/100. P1 Biped scores 77/100. 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 P1 Biped?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. P1 Biped carries up to 15 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and P1 Biped 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 P1 Biped?
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 P1 Biped 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.