Atlas vs Darwin-OP
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) 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
- AtlasUnited States
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Atlas2025
- Darwin-OP2010
Verified Deployments
- Atlas0 Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AtlasContact for quote
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AtlasACTIVE
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas175.26 mm
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
Weight
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlasbipedal
- Darwin-OPbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlasfull bipedal
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlasrun capable
- Darwin-OP—
Stair Climbing
- Atlasproduction ready
- Darwin-OPNo
Terrain
- Atlasflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OP20
Arm DOF
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OP3
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OPNo
Tool Use
- Atlasvendor demo
- Darwin-OP—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AtlasPowered by Nvidia advanced microchips (unspecified generation)
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
Compute Platform
- AtlasNVIDIA (unspecified chipset, described as 'advanced microchips')
- Darwin-OP—
VLM Capable
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OPNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OPfalse
Imitation Learning
- Atlasmulti task
- Darwin-OPNo
Teleoperation
- Atlasvr_headset, full_body_suit
- Darwin-OP—
Programming
- Atlascode_ros, teleoperation
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OPNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- AtlasYes
- Darwin-OP—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlascode_ros, teleoperation
- Darwin-OPC++
ROS Support
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OPYes
Simulation Platforms
- AtlasNVIDIA Isaac Sim (implied via Nvidia partnership)
- Darwin-OP—
Open API
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OPYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlasalpha pilot
- Darwin-OPcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AtlasContact for quote
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas150K+
- Darwin-OP10-20K
Pricing Model
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OPpurchase
Warranty
- Atlas—
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
Production Pilots
- AtlasHyundai Metaplant America (Savannah, GA)
- Darwin-OP—
Applications
- Atlaswarehouse_transport, assembly, research
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $12,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175.26 mm | 45.72 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 9.1 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Powered by Nvidia advanced microchips (unspecified generation) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA (unspecified chipset, described as 'advanced microchips') | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, full_body_suit | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, teleoperation | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, teleoperation | C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim (implied via Nvidia partnership) | — |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $12,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai Metaplant America (Savannah, GA) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, research | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, 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
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 | Atlas | Darwin-OP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $12,000 |
| Payback period | — | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $238,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1983% |
Atlas has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Atlas and Darwin-OP?
Atlas is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Atlas and Darwin-OP launched?
Atlas launched in 2025. Darwin-OP launched in 2010.
How do Atlas and Darwin-OP compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas grades BB 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 Atlas 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 Atlas 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
Atlas 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.