Darwin-OP vs Humanoid robot H-1
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Humanoid robot H-1 (Technical University of Munich) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- Humanoid robot H-1Germany
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Humanoid robot H-1—
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Humanoid robot H-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Humanoid robot H-1$90,000–$104,396 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Humanoid robot H-13 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- Humanoid robot H-1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Humanoid robot H-1180 mm
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Humanoid robot H-147 kg
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Humanoid robot H-1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Humanoid robot H-1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Humanoid robot H-11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- Humanoid robot H-1—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Humanoid robot H-1uneven surfaces
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- Humanoid robot H-121 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Humanoid robot H-118
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Humanoid robot H-14
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- Humanoid robot H-15
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- Humanoid robot H-1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- Humanoid robot H-16-core CPU + 8-core CPU + 8-core CPU or Nvidia Jetson GPU
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- Humanoid robot H-1—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Humanoid robot H-1—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- Humanoid robot H-1No
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- Humanoid robot H-1APIs and SDKs
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Humanoid robot H-13 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- Humanoid robot H-1—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- Humanoid robot H-1Python
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- Humanoid robot H-1Yes
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- Humanoid robot H-1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Humanoid robot H-1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Humanoid robot H-1$90,000–$104,396 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Humanoid robot H-1150k_500k
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Humanoid robot H-1outright purchase
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Humanoid robot H-1—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Humanoid robot H-1research, development, industrial
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $90,000–$104,396 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 180 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 47 kg |
| 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 | uneven surfaces |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 21 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 18 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | 6-core CPU + 8-core CPU + 8-core CPU or Nvidia Jetson GPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | APIs and SDKs |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Python |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $90,000–$104,396 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150k_500k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | research, development, industrial |
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
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 | Humanoid robot H-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $97,198 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 23.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $152,802 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +157% |
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 Humanoid robot H-1?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Humanoid robot H-1 is made by Technical University of Munich, based in DE.
How do Darwin-OP and Humanoid robot H-1 compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Humanoid robot H-1 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 Humanoid robot H-1 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 Humanoid robot H-1?
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 Humanoid robot H-1 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.