Darwin-OP vs pib.Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and pib.Pro (pib) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- pib.ProGermany
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- pib.Pro2023
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- pib.Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- pib.Pro$5,999 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- pib.ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- pib.Pro0.4 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- pib.Pro890 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- pib.Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- pib.Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- pib.Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- pib.Pro—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- pib.Proflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- pib.Pro—
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- pib.Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- pib.Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- pib.Pro—
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- pib.Pro—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- pib.Pro—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- pib.Pro—
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- pib.Procode_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- pib.Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- pib.ProPython
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- pib.ProYes
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- pib.ProYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- pib.Procommercial
IP Rating
- Darwin-OP—
- pib.ProIP69K
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- pib.Pro$5,999 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- pib.Pro<10K
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- pib.Propurchase
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- pib.Pro—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- pib.Promanufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $5,999 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 890 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Python |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $5,999 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | <10K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | manufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research |
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, 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 | pib.Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $5,999 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $244,001 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +4067% |
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 pib.Pro?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. pib.Pro is made by pib, based in DE.
When were Darwin-OP and pib.Pro launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. pib.Pro launched in 2023.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to pib.Pro?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. pib.Pro is listed at $5,999.
How do Darwin-OP and pib.Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. pib.Pro 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 pib.Pro 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.Pro?
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 pib.Pro 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.