Darwin-OP vs Eve Industrial
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Eve Industrial (1X Technologies AS) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- Eve IndustrialUnited States
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Eve Industrial2022
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Eve Industrial0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Eve IndustrialContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Eve Industrial4 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- Eve IndustrialACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Eve Industrial83 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Eve Industrial183 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Eve Industrialwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Eve Industrialwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Eve Industrial4 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- Eve IndustrialNo
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Eve Industrialmulti-terrain
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- Eve Industrial15 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Eve Industrial25
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Eve Industrial7
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- Eve Industrial1
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- Eve IndustrialYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- Eve IndustrialIntel i7 for control, NVIDIA Xavier for AI inference
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- Eve IndustrialNo
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Eve Industrialfalse
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- Eve IndustrialYes
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- Eve Industrialcode_ros, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Eve Industrial4 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- Eve IndustrialNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- Eve IndustrialPython, Java, C++
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- Eve IndustrialYes
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- Eve IndustrialNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Eve Industrialcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Eve IndustrialContact for quote
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Eve Industrial—
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Eve Industrialon request
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Eve Industrial—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Eve Industrialwarehouse_transport, assembly, healthcare_assistance
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 83 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 183 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | multi-terrain |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 25 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | Intel i7 for control, NVIDIA Xavier for AI inference |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | code_ros, code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Python, Java, C++ |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | on request |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | warehouse_transport, assembly, healthcare_assistance |
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 | Eve Industrial |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | — |
Eve Industrial 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 Darwin-OP and Eve Industrial?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Eve Industrial is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US.
When were Darwin-OP and Eve Industrial launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Eve Industrial launched in 2022.
How do Darwin-OP and Eve Industrial compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Eve Industrial 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 Eve Industrial 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 Eve Industrial?
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 Eve Industrial 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.