Darwin-OP vs PX5
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and PX5 (XPeng) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- PX5China
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- PX52023
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- PX50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- PX5$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- PX5—
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- PX5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- PX5152 mm
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- PX51,725 kg
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- PX5static
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- PX5—
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- PX5—
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- PX5—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- PX5flat, urban
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- PX5—
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- PX5—
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- PX5—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- PX5Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155P
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- PX5—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- PX5—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- PX5—
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- PX5Xmart OS 3.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- PX5—
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- PX5—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- PX5Xmart OS 3.0
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- PX5—
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- PX5—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- PX5commercial
IP Rating
- Darwin-OP—
- PX5IP68
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- PX5$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- PX520-40K
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- PX5—
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- PX54 yrs
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- PX5teleoperation
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $150,000 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 | 152 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 1,725 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat, urban |
| 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155P |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Xmart OS 3.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | Xmart OS 3.0 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP68 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 4 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | teleoperation |
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 | PX5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $150,000 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 36.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $100,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +67% |
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 PX5?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. PX5 is made by XPeng, based in CN.
When were Darwin-OP and PX5 launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. PX5 launched in 2023.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to PX5?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. PX5 is listed at $150,000.
How do Darwin-OP and PX5 compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. PX5 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 PX5 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 PX5?
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 PX5 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.