Darwin-OP vs Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot (Kondo Kagaku) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotJapan
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot2009
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot$1,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0.8 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot1.5 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot40.1 cm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
Running Capable
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot17
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotMicrocontroller board RCB-4 with 10 A/D and 10 PIO extension ports
Compute Platform
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotRCB-4HV
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotfalse
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Teleoperation
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotjoystick, bluetooth
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotHeart to Heart software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0.8 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0 kWh
Charging Time
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot1.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robottethered
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotHeart to Heart software
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Air-Gap Capable
- Darwin-OP—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot$1,500 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotunder_50k
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotcapex
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $1,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 0.8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 40.1 cm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 17 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | Microcontroller board RCB-4 with 10 A/D and 10 PIO extension ports |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | RCB-4HV |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick, bluetooth |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Heart to Heart software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 0.8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Heart to Heart software |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $1,500 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Darwin-OP | Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $1,500 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $248,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +16567% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Darwin-OP and Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot is made by Kondo Kagaku, based in JP.
When were Darwin-OP and Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot launched in 2009.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot is listed at $1,500.
How do Darwin-OP and Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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 Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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 Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot?
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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Darwin-OP vs Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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.