Darwin-OP vs DOBOT Atom - Max
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and DOBOT Atom - Max (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- DOBOT Atom - MaxChina
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- DOBOT Atom - Max0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- DOBOT Atom - Max$84,499 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- DOBOT Atom - Max2 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- DOBOT Atom - MaxACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- DOBOT Atom - Max62 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- DOBOT Atom - Max1650 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- DOBOT Atom - Maxbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- DOBOT Atom - Maxfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- DOBOT Atom - Max1.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- DOBOT Atom - Maxnarrow spaces, varied workstation heights
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atom - Max3.5 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- DOBOT Atom - Max28
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- DOBOT Atom - Max6
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atom - Max12
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- DOBOT Atom - Max1500 TOPS AI module
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- DOBOT Atom - Maxopen-source training framework
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- DOBOT Atom - Max2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- DOBOT Atom - MaxPython
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- DOBOT Atom - MaxNo
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- DOBOT Atom - Maxresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- DOBOT Atom - Max$84,499 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- DOBOT Atom - Max80-150K
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- DOBOT Atom - Max1 yrs
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- DOBOT Atom - Maxassembly, research, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $84,499 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 62 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 1650 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | narrow spaces, varied workstation heights |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 3.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | 1500 TOPS AI module |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | open-source training framework |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $84,499 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | assembly, research, teleoperation |
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, 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 | Darwin-OP | DOBOT Atom - Max |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $84,499 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 20.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $165,501 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +196% |
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 Darwin-OP and DOBOT Atom - Max?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. DOBOT Atom - Max is made by Dobot, based in CN.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to DOBOT Atom - Max?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. DOBOT Atom - Max is listed at $84,499.
How do Darwin-OP and DOBOT Atom - Max compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. DOBOT Atom - Max grades BBB. 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 Darwin-OP and DOBOT Atom - Max 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 Darwin-OP and DOBOT Atom - Max?
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
Darwin-OP vs DOBOT Atom - Max 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.