Darwin-OP vs Misty
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Misty (Misty Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- MistyUnited States
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Misty—
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Misty0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Misty$19,995–$21,995 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Misty10 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- MistyACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Misty35.56 cm
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Misty5 kg
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Mistybipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Mistyfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Misty0.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- MistyNo
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Mistyflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- Misty2.1 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Misty9
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Misty—
Arm Reach
- Darwin-OP—
- Misty7.9 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- MistyNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- MistyQC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- MistyNo
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Mistyfalse
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- MistyNo
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- MistyPython API
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Misty10 hrs
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- MistyNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- MistyPython
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- MistyNo
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- MistyYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Mistycommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- Misty$19,995–$21,995 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Misty20-40K
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Mistypurchase
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Misty1 yrs
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Mistyresearch, education, entertainment
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $19,995–$21,995 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 35.56 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 5 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 2.1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 9 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 7.9 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | QC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1 |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Python API |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $19,995–$21,995 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | research, education, entertainment |
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, 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 | Misty |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $20,995 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $229,005 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +1091% |
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 Misty?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Misty is made by Misty Robotics, based in US.
How do Darwin-OP and Misty compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Misty grades BBB. 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 Misty 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 Misty?
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 Misty 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.