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Darwin-OP vs FRIDAY

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

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Darwin-OP
Darwin-OPAA
FRIDAYB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPSouth Korea
  • FRIDAYSouth Korea

Year First Available

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP2010
  • FRIDAY—

Verified Deployments

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0 Deployments
  • FRIDAY0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • FRIDAYContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • FRIDAY—

Availability Status

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPACTIVE
  • FRIDAYACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP9.1 kg
  • FRIDAY—

Height

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP45.72 cm
  • FRIDAY—

Mobility Type

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPbipedal
  • FRIDAY—

Humanoid Subtype

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfull bipedal
  • FRIDAY—

Walking Speed

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
  • FRIDAY—

Stair Climbing

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • FRIDAY—

Terrain

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPflat indoor
  • FRIDAY—

Payload & Dexterity

Total DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP20
  • FRIDAY—

Arm DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP3
  • FRIDAY—

Bimanual Coordination

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • FRIDAY—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
  • FRIDAY—

VLM Capable

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • FRIDAY—

Foundation Models

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfalse
  • FRIDAY—

Imitation Learning

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • FRIDAY—

Programming

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
  • FRIDAY—

Battery & Power

Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • FRIDAY—

Battery Swap

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • FRIDAY—

Software

SDK Languages

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPC++
  • FRIDAY—

ROS Support

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • FRIDAY—

Open API

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • FRIDAY—

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcommercial
  • FRIDAY—

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • FRIDAYContact for quote

Price Tier

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP10-20K
  • FRIDAY—

Pricing Model

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPpurchase
  • FRIDAY—

Warranty

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP1 yrs
  • FRIDAY—

Applications

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPeducation, research
  • FRIDAY—

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, 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-OPFRIDAY
Investment$12,000No price
Payback period2.9 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$238,000—
ROI (5 yr)+1983%—

FRIDAY 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 FRIDAY?

Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. FRIDAY is made by Holiday Robotics, based in KR.

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

Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. FRIDAY grades B. 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 FRIDAY 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 FRIDAY?

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 FRIDAY 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.