Hubo 2 vs ROBOTERA L7
Side-by-side comparison of Hubo 2 (KAIST) and ROBOTERA L7 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hubo 2South Korea
- ROBOTERA L7China
Year First Available
- Hubo 22009
- ROBOTERA L72024
Verified Deployments
- Hubo 20 Deployments
- ROBOTERA L70 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- ROBOTERA L7$116,999–$120,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- ROBOTERA L76 hrs
Availability Status
- Hubo 2ACTIVE
- ROBOTERA L7ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hubo 2125 mm
- ROBOTERA L7171 mm
Weight
- Hubo 245 kg
- ROBOTERA L763 kg
Mobility Type
- Hubo 2bipedal
- ROBOTERA L7bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Hubo 2full bipedal
- ROBOTERA L7full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hubo 21.5 m/s
- ROBOTERA L74 m/s
Running Capable
- Hubo 2dynamic walk
- ROBOTERA L7—
Stair Climbing
- Hubo 2No
- ROBOTERA L7—
Terrain
- Hubo 2flat indoor
- ROBOTERA L7flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hubo 22 kg
- ROBOTERA L720 kg
Total DOF
- Hubo 240
- ROBOTERA L755
Arm DOF
- Hubo 27
- ROBOTERA L77
Hand DOF
- Hubo 25
- ROBOTERA L712
Bimanual Coordination
- Hubo 2Yes
- ROBOTERA L7—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hubo 2Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives
- ROBOTERA L7Dual processor architecture with 80 TOPS for AI inference.
VLM Capable
- Hubo 2No
- ROBOTERA L7—
Imitation Learning
- Hubo 2No
- ROBOTERA L7—
Programming
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- ROBOTERA L7code_ros, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hubo 21.5 hrs
- ROBOTERA L76 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hubo 2No
- ROBOTERA L7—
Software
SDK Languages
- Hubo 2code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation
- ROBOTERA L7Python
ROS Support
- Hubo 2Yes
- ROBOTERA L7Yes
Open API
- Hubo 2Yes
- ROBOTERA L7Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hubo 2research
- ROBOTERA L7commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hubo 2$400,000 USD
- ROBOTERA L7$116,999–$120,000 USD
Price Tier
- Hubo 2150K+
- ROBOTERA L7150K+
Pricing Model
- Hubo 2purchase
- ROBOTERA L7purchase
Applications
- Hubo 2robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response
- ROBOTERA L7industrial_automation, research, entertainment
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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 (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $116,999–$120,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 125 mm | 171 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 45 kg | 63 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 55 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two PC/104 embedded computers with solid-state drives | Dual processor architecture with 80 TOPS for AI inference. |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | code_ros, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app, teleoperation | Python |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $116,999–$120,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | robotics education, research, service robotics, disaster response | industrial_automation, research, entertainment |
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, 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, 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 | ROBOTERA L7 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $400,000 | $118,500 |
| Payback period | 96.0 mo | 28.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$150,000 | $131,501 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -38% | +111% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hubo 2 and ROBOTERA L7?
Hubo 2 is made by KAIST, based in KR. ROBOTERA L7 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
When were Hubo 2 and ROBOTERA L7 launched?
Hubo 2 launched in 2009. ROBOTERA L7 launched in 2024.
How do Hubo 2 and ROBOTERA L7 compare on the Robo Index?
Hubo 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. ROBOTERA L7 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 ROBOTERA L7?
Hubo 2 carries up to 2 kg. ROBOTERA L7 carries up to 20 kg.
Are Hubo 2 and ROBOTERA L7 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 ROBOTERA L7?
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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Hubo 2 vs ROBOTERA L7 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.