CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT vs Darwin-OP
Side-by-side comparison of CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT (Cyberdyne) 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
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTJapan
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
Year First Available
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Darwin-OP2010
Verified Deployments
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT0 Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTACTIVE
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT3.1 kg
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
Height
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT142 mm
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
Mobility Type
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTbipedal
- Darwin-OPbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTfull bipedal
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Darwin-OPNo
Terrain
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORThealthcare, assistance
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Darwin-OP20
Arm DOF
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Darwin-OP3
Bimanual Coordination
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Darwin-OPNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
VLM Capable
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Darwin-OPNo
Foundation Models
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Darwin-OPfalse
Imitation Learning
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Darwin-OPNo
Programming
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Darwin-OPNo
Software
SDK Languages
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
- Darwin-OPC++
ROS Support
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Darwin-OPYes
Open API
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Darwin-OPYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommercial
- Darwin-OPcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094 USD
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
Price Tier
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT<10K
- Darwin-OP10-20K
Pricing Model
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTpurchase
- Darwin-OPpurchase
Warranty
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
Applications
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommunication
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,094 USD | $12,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 142 mm | 45.72 cm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | healthcare, assistance | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | touch_panel | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | touch_panel | C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,094 USD | $12,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | communication | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, 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, IP Rating, 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 | CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT | Darwin-OP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,094 | $12,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,906 | $238,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +6006% | +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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT and Darwin-OP?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP. Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How much does CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT cost compared to Darwin-OP?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT is listed at $4,094. Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000.
How do CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT and Darwin-OP compare on the Robo Index?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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.