Darwin-OP vs Miroki
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Miroki (Enchanted Tools SAS) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- MirokiFrance
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Miroki2021
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Miroki0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Miroki$30,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Miroki4 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- MirokiACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Miroki123 mm
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Miroki29 kg
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Mirokibipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Mirokiservice humanoid
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Miroki0.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- Miroki—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Mirokinursing home, independent living residences, supported living homes, specialized child support services
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- Miroki35 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Miroki26
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Miroki—
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- Miroki2
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- Miroki—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- MirokiNVIDIA GPU
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- Miroki—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Miroki—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- Miroki—
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- Mirokideveloper-ready API
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Miroki4 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- Miroki—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- Mirokideveloper-ready API
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- Miroki—
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- MirokiYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Mirokipilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Miroki$30,000 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Miroki20-40K
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Miroki—
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Miroki—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Mirokihospitality, eldercare_assistance, healthcare, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 123 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 29 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | service humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | nursing home, independent living residences, supported living homes, specialized child support services |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 35 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | NVIDIA GPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | developer-ready API |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | developer-ready API |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, healthcare, 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, 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 | Miroki |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $30,000 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +733% |
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 Miroki?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Miroki is made by Enchanted Tools SAS, based in FR.
When were Darwin-OP and Miroki launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Miroki launched in 2021.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to Miroki?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. Miroki is listed at $30,000.
How do Darwin-OP and Miroki compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Miroki 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 Miroki 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 Miroki?
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 Miroki 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.