Darwin-OP vs HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED (Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2025
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED136.1 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED220 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDindustrial
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED15 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED29
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDNVIDIA processing
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED4 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwarehouse, logistics, retail, industrial
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 136.1 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 220 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | industrial |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 29 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | NVIDIA processing |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | warehouse, logistics, retail, industrial |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, 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
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 | HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | — |
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED is made by Humanoid, based in GB.
When were Darwin-OP and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched in 2025.
How do Darwin-OP and HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED?
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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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.