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Darwin-OP vs Figure 03

Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Figure 03 (Figure AI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPSouth Korea
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03United States

Year First Available

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP2010
  • Figure 03
    Figure 032025

Verified Deployments

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0 Deployments
  • Figure 03
    Figure 030 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03$130,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • Figure 03
    Figure 035 hrs

Availability Status

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPACTIVE
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03ACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP9.1 kg
  • Figure 03
    Figure 0361 kg

Height

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP45.72 cm
  • Figure 03
    Figure 031730 mm

Mobility Type

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPbipedal
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Humanoid Subtype

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfull bipedal
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Walking Speed

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
  • Figure 03
    Figure 031.2 m/s

Stair Climbing

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Terrain

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPflat indoor
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03both

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP
  • Figure 03
    Figure 0320 kg

Total DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP20
  • Figure 03
    Figure 0348

Arm DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP3
  • Figure 03
    Figure 0324

Hand DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP
  • Figure 03
    Figure 0324

Bimanual Coordination

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

VLM Capable

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Foundation Models

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfalse
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Imitation Learning

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Programming

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Battery & Power

Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • Figure 03
    Figure 035 hrs

Battery Swap

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Software

SDK Languages

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPC++
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

ROS Support

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Open API

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcommercial
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03$130,000 USD

Price Tier

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP10-20K
  • Figure 03
    Figure 0320-40K

Pricing Model

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPpurchase
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03purchase

Warranty

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP1 yrs
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03

Applications

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPeducation, research
  • Figure 03
    Figure 03manufacturing, logistics, quality inspection

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

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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

MetricDarwin-OPFigure 03
Investment$12,000$130,000
Payback period2.9 mo31.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$238,000$120,000
ROI (5 yr)+1983%+92%

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 Figure 03?

Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Figure 03 is made by Figure AI, based in US.

When were Darwin-OP and Figure 03 launched?

Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Figure 03 launched in 2025.

How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to Figure 03?

Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. Figure 03 is listed at $130,000.

How do Darwin-OP and Figure 03 compare on the Robo Index?

Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Figure 03 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 Figure 03 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 Figure 03?

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 Figure 03 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.