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Darwin-OP vs LARA

Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and LARA (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Darwin-OP
Darwin-OPAA
LARAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPSouth Korea
  • LARAGermany

Year First Available

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP2010
  • LARA—

Verified Deployments

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0 Deployments
  • LARA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • LARA$16,500 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • LARA—

Availability Status

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPACTIVE
  • LARAACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP9.1 kg
  • LARA18 kg

Height

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP45.72 cm
  • LARA590 mm

Mobility Type

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPbipedal
  • LARAstatic

Humanoid Subtype

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfull bipedal
  • LARAfull bipedal

Walking Speed

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
  • LARA1 m/s

Stair Climbing

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • LARANo

Terrain

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPflat indoor
  • LARAflat indoor, uneven outdoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP—
  • LARA3 kg

Total DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP20
  • LARA6

Arm DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP3
  • LARA—

Arm Reach

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP—
  • LARA80 cm

Manipulation Repeatability

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP—
  • LARA±0.02 mm

Bimanual Coordination

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • LARANo

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
  • LARA—

VLM Capable

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • LARANo

Foundation Models

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfalse
  • LARAfalse

Imitation Learning

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • LARANo

Programming

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
  • LARAprogrammable control systems

Battery & Power

Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • LARA—

Battery Swap

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • LARANo

Software

SDK Languages

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPC++
  • LARAPython

ROS Support

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • LARANo

Open API

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • LARANo

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcommercial
  • LARAcommercial

IP Rating

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP—
  • LARAIP54/IP66

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • LARA$16,500 USD

Price Tier

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP10-20K
  • LARA20-40K

Pricing Model

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPpurchase
  • LARAcapex, lease

Warranty

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP1 yrs
  • LARA—

Applications

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPeducation, research
  • LARApalletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Grip Strength, 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

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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

MetricDarwin-OPLARA
Investment$12,000$16,500
Payback period2.9 mo4.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$238,000$233,500
ROI (5 yr)+1983%+1415%

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 LARA?

Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. LARA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.

How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to LARA?

Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. LARA is listed at $16,500.

How do Darwin-OP and LARA compare on the Robo Index?

Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. LARA 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 LARA 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 LARA?

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 LARA 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.