Darwin-OP vs Galbot G1
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Galbot G1 (Galbot Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- Galbot G1China
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Galbot G12025
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Galbot G10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Galbot G1$206,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Galbot G110 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- Galbot G1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Galbot G1173 mm
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Galbot G180 kg
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Galbot G1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Galbot G1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Galbot G1—
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- Galbot G1—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Galbot G1flat indoor, dynamic environments
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- Galbot G110 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Galbot G124
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Galbot G17
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- Galbot G112
Arm Reach
- Darwin-OP—
- Galbot G1240 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- Galbot G1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- Galbot G1AGX Orin 64GB 275TOPS
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- Galbot G1No
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Galbot G1—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- Galbot G1No
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- Galbot G1voice command recognition
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Galbot G110 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- Galbot G1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- Galbot G1AI-driven control
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- Galbot G1No
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- Galbot G1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Galbot G1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Galbot G1$206,000 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Galbot G1150K+
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Galbot G1purchase
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Galbot G1—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Galbot G1manufacturing, logistics, retail, household chores
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $206,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 173 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 80 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, dynamic environments |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 240 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | AGX Orin 64GB 275TOPS |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | voice command recognition |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | AI-driven control |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $206,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | manufacturing, logistics, retail, household chores |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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 | Galbot G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $206,000 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 49.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $44,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +21% |
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 Galbot G1?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Galbot G1 is made by Galbot Robotics, based in CN.
When were Darwin-OP and Galbot G1 launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Galbot G1 launched in 2025.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to Galbot G1?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. Galbot G1 is listed at $206,000.
How do Darwin-OP and Galbot G1 compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Galbot G1 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 Galbot G1 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 Galbot G1?
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 Galbot G1 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.