AGIBOT X1 vs Darwin-OP
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X1 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT X1China
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X12025
- Darwin-OP2010
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X10 Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X1ACTIVE
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AGIBOT X133.8 kg
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
Height
- AGIBOT X1130 mm
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X1bipedal
- Darwin-OPbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X1full bipedal
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X11.9 m/s
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X1—
- Darwin-OPNo
Terrain
- AGIBOT X1indoor
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X10.5 kg
- Darwin-OP—
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X134
- Darwin-OP20
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X17
- Darwin-OP3
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X117
- Darwin-OP—
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT X130 N
- Darwin-OP—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X1—
- Darwin-OPNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X1Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X1NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC
- Darwin-OP—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- Darwin-OPNo
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X1—
- Darwin-OPfalse
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X1—
- Darwin-OPNo
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X1vr_headset
- Darwin-OP—
Programming
- AGIBOT X1code_python, teleoperation
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X1manual swap
- Darwin-OP—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X1Yes
- Darwin-OPNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X1Python, C++, ROS2
- Darwin-OPC++
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X1ros2 community
- Darwin-OPYes
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X1Isaac Gym, MuJoCo
- Darwin-OP—
Open API
- AGIBOT X1open rest
- Darwin-OPYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X1prototype
- Darwin-OPcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X140-80K
- Darwin-OP10-20K
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X1capex
- Darwin-OPpurchase
Warranty
- AGIBOT X12 yrs
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
Applications
- AGIBOT X1healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $12,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 33.8 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 45.72 cm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 3 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | — |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 30 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Gym, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $12,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AGIBOT X1 | Darwin-OP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | $12,000 |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | $238,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | +1983% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT X1 and Darwin-OP?
AGIBOT X1 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were AGIBOT X1 and Darwin-OP launched?
AGIBOT X1 launched in 2025. Darwin-OP launched in 2010.
How much does AGIBOT X1 cost compared to Darwin-OP?
AGIBOT X1 is listed at $30,000. Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000.
How do AGIBOT X1 and Darwin-OP compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT X1 grades A on the Robo Index. Darwin-OP grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AGIBOT X1 and Darwin-OP in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AGIBOT X1 and Darwin-OP?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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AGIBOT X1 vs Darwin-OP compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.