Darwin-OP vs DOBOT Atom
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and DOBOT Atom (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- DOBOT AtomChina
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- DOBOT Atom—
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- DOBOT Atombipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT AtomNo
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- DOBOT Atom41
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- DOBOT Atom7
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atom12
Arm Reach
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT AtomNo
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- DOBOT Atom—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT AtomYes
Teleoperation
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
Charging Time
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
Charging Method
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- DOBOT AtomNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Darwin-OP—
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- DOBOT AtomPython
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- DOBOT AtomNo
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- DOBOT AtomYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- DOBOT Atomcapex
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $27,500–$79,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 60 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, narrow spaces |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 3.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 41 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | 1500 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel i9 |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | SDK Support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $27,500–$79,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | assembly, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $53,250 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 12.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $196,750 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +369% |
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?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. DOBOT Atom is made by Dobot, based in CN.
How do Darwin-OP and DOBOT Atom compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. DOBOT Atom grades A. 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 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?
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 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.