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Hubo
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Summary:
HUBO is a family of full‑size humanoid robots developed by KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). First released in 2005, HUBO became one of the world’s most influential humanoid platforms, evolving through multiple generations and culminating in DRC‑HUBO, the robot that won the 2015 DARPA Robotics Challenge. The series is known for its human‑like proportions, advanced locomotion, dexterous hands, and research‑grade reliability.
Editorial:
HUBO represents the moment South Korea entered the global humanoid robotics race. Unlike many early humanoids that focused on entertainment or simple walking, HUBO was engineered as a research‑grade, full‑body robotics platform capable of manipulation, locomotion, and human‑robot interaction. Over two decades, KAIST iterated through multiple versions—KHR‑1, KHR‑2, KHR‑3 (HUBO), HUBO2, Albert HUBO, and DRC‑HUBO—each improving mobility, dexterity, and autonomy.
The DARPA Robotics Challenge victory cemented HUBO as one of the most capable disaster‑response humanoids ever built, demonstrating driving, drilling, valve turning, ladder climbing, and tool use. HUBO remains a cornerstone of humanoid robotics research worldwide.
Specifications:
| Category | Details |
|---------|---------|
| Developer | KAIST (South Korea) |
| Lead Designer | Prof. Jun‑Ho Oh |
| Model Family | KHR‑1 → KHR‑2 → KHR‑3 (HUBO) → HUBO2 → DRC‑HUBO |
| Height | ~125–130 cm (varies by version) |
| Weight | ~55–80 kg depending on model |
| Degrees of Freedom | ~40 DOF (HUBO2) |
| Locomotion | Bipedal walking, running, turning |
| Hands | 5‑finger dexterous hands (Albert HUBO, HUBO2) |
| Key Capabilities | Walking, manipulation, tool use, voice recognition, vision |
| Notable Achievement | Winner of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC‑HUBO) |
| Status | Research platform |
Image: @manaspaldhe12
Company Source:
KAIST Humanoid Robot Research Center (HuboLab) — Daejeon, South Korea
https://www.kaist.ac.kr/newsen/html/news/?sval=HUBO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HUBO
Key News & Coverage:
https://youtube.com/shorts/U7KvL7tvjCY?si=pDtPrECqlLCk0K5z