Agile ONE vs Darwin-OP
Side-by-side comparison of Agile ONE (Agile Robots) 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
- Agile ONEGermany
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Agile ONE2025
- Darwin-OP2010
Verified Deployments
- Agile ONE0 Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Agile ONEACTIVE
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Agile ONE69 kg
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
Height
- Agile ONE174 mm
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
Mobility Type
- Agile ONEbipedal
- Darwin-OPbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Agile ONEfull bipedal
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Agile ONE2 m/s
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Agile ONENo
- Darwin-OPNo
Terrain
- Agile ONEflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Agile ONE20 kg
- Darwin-OP—
Total DOF
- Agile ONE42
- Darwin-OP20
Arm DOF
- Agile ONE21
- Darwin-OP3
Hand DOF
- Agile ONE5
- Darwin-OP—
Bimanual Coordination
- Agile ONEYes
- Darwin-OPNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Agile ONEAgileCore
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
VLM Capable
- Agile ONENo
- Darwin-OPNo
Foundation Models
- Agile ONE—
- Darwin-OPfalse
Imitation Learning
- Agile ONENo
- Darwin-OPNo
Programming
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Agile ONENo
- Darwin-OPNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- Darwin-OPC++
ROS Support
- Agile ONENo
- Darwin-OPYes
Open API
- Agile ONENo
- Darwin-OPYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Agile ONEprototype
- Darwin-OPcommercial
IP Rating
- Agile ONEIP54
- Darwin-OP—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Price Tier
- Agile ONE150K+
- Darwin-OP10-20K
Pricing Model
- Agile ONEpurchase
- Darwin-OPpurchase
Warranty
- Agile ONE2 yrs
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
Applications
- Agile ONEassembly, warehouse_transport
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $12,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 69 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 45.72 cm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 0.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 21 | 3 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AgileCore | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $12,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, warehouse_transport | 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, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Agile ONE | Darwin-OP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $12,000 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $238,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +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 Agile ONE and Darwin-OP?
Agile ONE is made by Agile Robots, based in DE. Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Agile ONE and Darwin-OP launched?
Agile ONE launched in 2025. Darwin-OP launched in 2010.
How much does Agile ONE cost compared to Darwin-OP?
Agile ONE is listed at $150,000. Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000.
How do Agile ONE and Darwin-OP compare on the Robo Index?
Agile ONE 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 Agile ONE 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 Agile ONE 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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About this comparison
Agile ONE 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.