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 winner for disaster proficiency
- + unique wheeled-leg hybrid locomotion for increased speed and stability
- + advanced manipulation capabilities for complex tasks
- + continuous platform development by KAIST for cutting-edge research
CONS
- - Not commercially available to the general public
- - high complexity typical of a research platform
- - high unit cost (implied for an advanced research platform)
Use Cases
Disaster response and mitigation
hazardous environment operation
bipedal locomotion research
advanced manipulation and dexterity studies
hybrid wheeled-leg mobility research
Manufacturer
KA
KAIST
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Research
- Availability
- In Development
