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Darwin-OP vs Lumos LUS2

Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Lumos LUS2 (Lumos Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Darwin-OP
Darwin-OPAA
Lumos LUS2B

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPSouth Korea
  • Lumos LUS2China

Year First Available

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP2010
  • Lumos LUS2—

Verified Deployments

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0 Deployments
  • Lumos LUS20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • Lumos LUS2Contact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • Lumos LUS2—

Availability Status

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPACTIVE
  • Lumos LUS2ACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP45.72 cm
  • Lumos LUS2—

Weight

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP9.1 kg
  • Lumos LUS2—

Mobility Type

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPbipedal
  • Lumos LUS2—

Humanoid Subtype

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfull bipedal
  • Lumos LUS2—

Walking Speed

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
  • Lumos LUS2—

Stair Climbing

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Lumos LUS2—

Terrain

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPflat indoor
  • Lumos LUS2—

Payload & Dexterity

Total DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP20
  • Lumos LUS2—

Arm DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP3
  • Lumos LUS2—

Bimanual Coordination

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Lumos LUS2—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
  • Lumos LUS2—

VLM Capable

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Lumos LUS2—

Foundation Models

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfalse
  • Lumos LUS2—

Imitation Learning

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Lumos LUS2—

Programming

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
  • Lumos LUS2—

Battery & Power

Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • Lumos LUS2—

Battery Swap

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Lumos LUS2—

Software

SDK Languages

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPC++
  • Lumos LUS2—

ROS Support

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • Lumos LUS2—

Open API

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • Lumos LUS2—

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcommercial
  • Lumos LUS2—

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • Lumos LUS2Contact for quote

Price Tier

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP10-20K
  • Lumos LUS2—

Pricing Model

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPpurchase
  • Lumos LUS2—

Warranty

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP1 yrs
  • Lumos LUS2—

Applications

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPeducation, research
  • Lumos LUS2—

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload, 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

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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-OPLumos LUS2
Investment$12,000No price
Payback period2.9 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$238,000—
ROI (5 yr)+1983%—

Lumos LUS2 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 Lumos LUS2?

Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Lumos LUS2 is made by Lumos Robotics, based in CN.

How do Darwin-OP and Lumos LUS2 compare on the Robo Index?

Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Lumos LUS2 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 Lumos LUS2 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 Lumos LUS2?

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 Lumos LUS2 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.