Humanoid
In Development
FEATURED
KAIST HUBO Series
KAISTSouth Korean research humanoids advancing locomotion and manipulation
Research
About KAIST HUBO Series
KAIST (Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) HUBO series began 2004 and includes multiple generations advancing bipedal humanoid capabilities. HUBO won DARPA Robotics Challenge 2015 by completing disaster response tasks including driving vehicles, opening doors, cutting walls, and climbing stairs. Various HUBO versions explore different locomotion approaches including wheeled-legs hybrid. The series demonstrates South Korea's significant investment in humanoid research and produced some of the world's most capable disaster response robots. HUBO platforms continue evolving with latest versions incorporating AI and improved manipulation.
PROS
- + DARPA Robotics Challenge 2015 winner
- + innovative wheeled-leg hybrid locomotion
- + high versatility for navigating complex environments (stairs
- + rubble
- + vehicle)
- + robust platform for advanced humanoid research
- + foundation for commercial robotics spin-offs
CONS
- - Primarily a research platform
- - older models had slower walking speeds than competitors
- - relies on a semi-automatic control system for complex tasks
Use Cases
Disaster response
bipedal and wheeled-leg locomotion research
complex manipulation in hazardous environments
human-robot interaction studies
search and rescue operations
Manufacturer
KA
KAIST
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Research
- Availability
- In Development
