Darwin-OP vs pib

Q: Who makes Darwin-OP and pib?

Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. pib is made by pib, based in DE.

Q: When were Darwin-OP and pib launched?

Darwin-OP launched in 2010. pib launched in 2022.

Q: How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to pib?

Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. pib is listed at $4,145.

Q: How do Darwin-OP and pib compare on the Robo Index?

Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. pib 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.

Q: Are Darwin-OP and pib in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Darwin-OP and pib?

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.

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

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Darwin-OPAA

pibA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Darwin-OPSouth Korea
pibGermany

Year First Available

Darwin-OP2010
pib2022

Verified Deployments

Darwin-OP0 Deployments
pib0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
pib$4,145 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
pib—

Availability Status

Darwin-OPACTIVE
pibACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

Darwin-OP45.72 cm
pib890 mm

Weight

Darwin-OP9.1 kg
pib7.5 kg

Mobility Type

Darwin-OPbipedal
pibbipedal

Humanoid Subtype

Darwin-OPfull bipedal
pibfull bipedal

Walking Speed

Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
pib—

Stair Climbing

Darwin-OPNo
pibNo

Terrain

Darwin-OPflat indoor
pibflat indoor

Payload & Dexterity

Total DOF

Darwin-OP20
pib30

Arm DOF

Darwin-OP3
pib—

Bimanual Coordination

Darwin-OPNo
pibNo

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
pib—

VLM Capable

Darwin-OPNo
pibNo

Foundation Models

Darwin-OPfalse
pib—

Imitation Learning

Darwin-OPNo
pibNo

Programming

Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
pibcode_python, drag_and_drop, visual_block

Battery & Power

Runtime

Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
pib—

Battery Swap

Darwin-OPNo
pibNo

Software

SDK Languages

Darwin-OPC++
pibPython

ROS Support

Darwin-OPYes
pibNo

Open API

Darwin-OPYes
pibNo

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

Darwin-OPcommercial
pibcommercial

Noise Level

Darwin-OP—
pibabove 70db

Commercial

Price (USD)

Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
pib$4,145 USD

Price Tier

Darwin-OP10-20K
pib150K+

Pricing Model

Darwin-OPpurchase
pib—

Warranty

Darwin-OP1 yrs
pib—

Applications

Darwin-OPeducation, research
pibeducation, robotics

	Darwin-OPhumanoidROBOTIS Co., Ltd. AARobo Index	pibhumanoidpib ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	South Korea	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	2010	2022
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$12,000 USD	$4,145 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	0.5 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	45.72 cm	890 mm
Weight (values differ)	9.1 kg	7.5 kg
Mobility Type	bipedal	bipedal
Humanoid Subtype	full bipedal	full bipedal
Walking Speed (values differ)	0.2 m/s	—
Stair Climbing	No	No
Terrain (values differ)	flat indoor	flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF (values differ)	20	30
Arm DOF (values differ)	3	—
Bimanual Coordination	No	No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core	—
VLM Capable	No	No
Foundation Models (values differ)	false	—
Imitation Learning	No	No
Programming (values differ)	code_python, code_ros	code_python, drag_and_drop, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	0.5 hrs	—
Battery Swap	No	No
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	C++	Python
ROS Support (values differ)	Yes	No
Open API (values differ)	Yes	No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity	commercial	commercial
Noise Level (values differ)	—	above 70db
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$12,000 USD	$4,145 USD
Price Tier (values differ)	10-20K	150K+
Pricing Model (values differ)	purchase	—
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—
Applications (values differ)	education, research	education, robotics

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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, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Darwin-OP	pib
Investment	$12,000	$4,145
Payback period	2.9 mo	< 1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$238,000	$245,855
ROI (5 yr)	+1983%	+5931%

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 pib?

Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. pib is made by pib, based in DE.

When were Darwin-OP and pib launched?

Darwin-OP launched in 2010. pib launched in 2022.

How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to pib?

Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. pib is listed at $4,145.

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

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

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 pib 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.