Darwin-OP vs Han
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Han (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- HanHong Kong
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Han2015
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Han0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Han$120,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Han8 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- HanACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Han20 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Han1670 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Hanbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Hanfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Han1.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- Han—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Hanboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- Han10 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Han83
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Han15
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- Han5
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- Han—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- Han3 GHz Intel i7 with 32 GB RAM, integrated GPU
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- Han—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Han—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- Han—
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- Hancode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Han8 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- Han—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- Hancode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- HanYes
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- HanYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Hanresearch
IP Rating
- Darwin-OP—
- HanIP67
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Han$120,000 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Han150K+
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Hanpurchase
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Han2 yrs
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Haneducation, entertainment, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $120,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 20 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 1670 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 83 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 15 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | 3 GHz Intel i7 with 32 GB RAM, integrated GPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $120,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | education, entertainment, 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, 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 | Han |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $120,000 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 28.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $130,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +108% |
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 Han?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Han is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were Darwin-OP and Han launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Han launched in 2015.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to Han?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. Han is listed at $120,000.
How do Darwin-OP and Han compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Han grades AA. 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 Han 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 Han?
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 Han 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.