AGIBOT X2 series vs Darwin-OP
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X2 series (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 X2 seriesChina
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X2 series2025
- Darwin-OP2010
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X2 series0 Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT X2 series$24,240–$27,300 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X2 series2 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X2 seriesACTIVE
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AGIBOT X2 series39 kg
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
Height
- AGIBOT X2 series131 mm
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X2 seriesbipedal
- Darwin-OPbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X2 seriesfull bipedal
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X2 series1.2 m/s
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesdynamic walk
- Darwin-OP—
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Darwin-OPNo
Terrain
- AGIBOT X2 seriesflat_indoor, mild_incline
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X2 series1 kg
- Darwin-OP—
Payload (Peak)
- AGIBOT X2 series3 kg
- Darwin-OP—
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series30
- Darwin-OP20
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series7
- Darwin-OP3
Arm Reach
- AGIBOT X2 series55.8 cm
- Darwin-OP—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X2 seriesindependent
- Darwin-OPNo
Tool Use
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Darwin-OP—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X2 series157 TOPS
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X2 seriesNVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
- Darwin-OP—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesonboard small
- Darwin-OPNo
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X2 seriesGO-1
- Darwin-OPfalse
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Darwin-OPNo
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X2 seriesjoystick, web_interface
- Darwin-OP—
Programming
- AGIBOT X2 seriesproprietary_app, voice, teleoperation, no_code_gui
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X2 series2 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- AGIBOT X2 series0.5 kWh
- Darwin-OP—
Charging Time
- AGIBOT X2 series1.5 hrs
- Darwin-OP—
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X2 seriestethered
- Darwin-OP—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Darwin-OPNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Darwin-OP—
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Darwin-OP—
Emergency Stops
- AGIBOT X2 series1
- Darwin-OP—
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT X2 seriesvision human
- Darwin-OP—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Darwin-OP—
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X2 seriesPython, C++, ROS2
- Darwin-OPC++
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Darwin-OPYes
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X2 seriesNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Darwin-OP—
Open API
- AGIBOT X2 seriesclosed
- Darwin-OPYes
Air-Gap Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Darwin-OP—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X2 seriescommercial shipping
- Darwin-OPcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X2 series$24,240–$27,300 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X2 series20-40K
- Darwin-OP10-20K
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X2 seriescapex
- Darwin-OPpurchase
Developer Unit Price
- AGIBOT X2 series$27,300
- Darwin-OP—
Warranty
- AGIBOT X2 series—
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
Production Pilots
- AGIBOT X2 seriesCCTV, CMG Science and Innovation Gala, Hunan TV New Year's Eve Gala
- Darwin-OP—
Applications
- AGIBOT X2 serieshospitality, research, teleoperation
- 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) | $24,240–$27,300 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) | 39 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 131 mm | 45.72 cm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 30 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 3 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 55.8 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 157 TOPS | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | GO-1 | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | none | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app, voice, teleoperation, no_code_gui | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0.5 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial shipping | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $24,240–$27,300 USD | $12,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $27,300 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | CCTV, CMG Science and Innovation Gala, Hunan TV New Year's Eve Gala | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, research, teleoperation | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AGIBOT X2 series | Darwin-OP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $25,770 | $12,000 |
| Payback period | 6.2 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $224,230 | $238,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +870% | +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 X2 series and Darwin-OP?
AGIBOT X2 series 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 X2 series and Darwin-OP launched?
AGIBOT X2 series launched in 2025. Darwin-OP launched in 2010.
How do AGIBOT X2 series and Darwin-OP compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT X2 series grades AA 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 X2 series 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 X2 series 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 X2 series 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.