The DRC-Hubo+ is a Humanoid robot developed by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics (South Korea), launched 2015, priced at $320,000 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 175 cm, weight 55 kg, mobility hybrid.
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Overview
DRC-Hubo+ is a versatile humanoid robot that won first place at the DARPA Robotics Challenge in 2015. The robot can use tools, open doors, and drive vehicles. Its best feature is transforming itself from a walking biped to a wheeled machine, allowing it to perform tasks faster and stay balanced in hazardous environments.
Flagship features
- Extensive sensor suite with 7 types
- Broad capability set with 10 distinct capabilities
- Semi-autonomous with human operator interface; FPGA-based 200Hz control loop AI platform
- Integrates with ROS and custom KAIST software
- Last verified on 2026-05-08
- DARPA Robotics Challenge-winning robot
Buyer decision signals
Viability
KAIST established
Price
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- full bipedal
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 55 kg
- Mobility
- hybrid
- Walking speed
- 0.347 m/s
- Total DOF
- 38
- DOF / hand
- 5
- Payload
- 60 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Sensors
- 6-axis_force_torque, tilt_sensor, fiber_optic_gyro
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- VLM on-board
- Yes
- Stair climbing
- Yes
- Terrain
- rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Programming
- SOLIDWORKS
- SDK languages
- SOLIDWORKS
- Maturity
- prototype
- Environments
- indoor
- Industries
- healthcare, hospitality
- Price tier
- 150K+
Company profile
- Founded
- 1971
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 41
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- CE
Other14
- Applications
- warehouse_transport,goods_to_person,line_side_delivery
- Sub Category
- heavy payload AMR
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 0.347
- Fleet Software
- ToDo Robotics Fleet Management
- Max Fleet Size
- 20
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam
- Speed Kph Walking
- 1.5
- Speed Kph Wheeled
- 3
- Additional Information
- - Extensive sensor suite with 7 types - Broad capability set with 10 distinct capabilities - Semi-autonomous with human operator interface; FPGA-based 200Hz control loop AI platform - Integrates with ROS and custom KAIST software - Last verified on 2026-05-08 - DARPA Robotics Challenge-winning robot - Over 15 years of humanoid research at KAIST
- Additional Information 1
- - Advanced balance control for stair navigation - IPX5 waterproof rating for outdoor use - Suitable for industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics applications
- Additional Information 2
- - Advanced balance control for stair navigation - IPX5 waterproof rating for outdoor use - Suitable for industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics applications
- Tactile Sensing Coverage
- none
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Company milestones
- 1971MilestoneKAIST established
- —MilestoneFunding support announced
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the DRC-Hubo+?
- The DRC-Hubo+ is developed by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics, based in South Korea.
- What type of robot is the DRC-Hubo+?
- The DRC-Hubo+ is a Humanoid robot made by KAIST and Rainbow Robotics.
- How much does the DRC-Hubo+ cost?
- The DRC-Hubo+ is priced $320,000 USD.
- When was the DRC-Hubo+ launched?
- The DRC-Hubo+ was launched in 2015.
- What are the key specifications of the DRC-Hubo+?
- Key specifications of the DRC-Hubo+: form factor full bipedal, height 175 cm, weight 55 kg, mobility hybrid, walking speed 0.347 m/s.
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