Headquarters: Daejeon, South Korea
Focus: Humanoid, Research
Rainbow Robotics (a KAIST Hubo Lab spin-off) commercializes HUBO humanoids known for advanced walking, manipulation, and competition use (DARPA Robotics Challenge).
Year Founded: 2011
Funding Stage: Private
Purpose: HUBO is a bipedal humanoid robot widely used in robotics research and competitions, notable for its advanced walking, manipulation, and participation in events like the DARPA Robotics Challenge.
Speed: Up to ~1.5 m/s (running speed)
Payload: ~7 kg payload (varies with configuration)
Dexterity: Advanced bipedal locomotion, agile manipulation, f