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Darwin-OP vs Reachy 2

Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Reachy 2 (Pollen Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Darwin-OP
Darwin-OPAA
Reachy 2BBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPSouth Korea
  • Reachy 2France

Year First Available

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP2010
  • Reachy 22024

Verified Deployments

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0 Deployments
  • Reachy 20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • Reachy 2$70,000–$78,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • Reachy 2—

Availability Status

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPACTIVE
  • Reachy 2ACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP45.72 cm
  • Reachy 2166 mm

Weight

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP9.1 kg
  • Reachy 250 kg

Mobility Type

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPbipedal
  • Reachy 2bipedal

Humanoid Subtype

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfull bipedal
  • Reachy 2full bipedal

Walking Speed

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
  • Reachy 20.8 m/s

Stair Climbing

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Reachy 2No

Terrain

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPflat indoor
  • Reachy 2flat indoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP—
  • Reachy 23 kg

Total DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP20
  • Reachy 214

Arm DOF

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP3
  • Reachy 27

Bimanual Coordination

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Reachy 2No

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
  • Reachy 2Solidrun Bedrock v3000

VLM Capable

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Reachy 2No

Foundation Models

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPfalse
  • Reachy 2false

Imitation Learning

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Reachy 2No

Programming

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
  • Reachy 2code_python, teleoperation

Battery & Power

Runtime

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
  • Reachy 2—

Battery Swap

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPNo
  • Reachy 2No

Software

SDK Languages

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPC++
  • Reachy 2Python

ROS Support

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • Reachy 2Yes

Open API

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPYes
  • Reachy 2Yes

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPcommercial
  • Reachy 2commercial

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
  • Reachy 2$70,000–$78,000 USD

Price Tier

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP10-20K
  • Reachy 240-80K

Pricing Model

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPpurchase
  • Reachy 2purchase

Warranty

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OP1 yrs
  • Reachy 2—

Applications

  • Darwin-OP
    Darwin-OPeducation, research
  • Reachy 2research, teleoperation

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, 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-OPReachy 2
Investment$12,000$74,000
Payback period2.9 mo17.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$238,000$176,000
ROI (5 yr)+1983%+238%

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 Reachy 2?

Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Reachy 2 is made by Pollen Robotics, based in FR.

When were Darwin-OP and Reachy 2 launched?

Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Reachy 2 launched in 2024.

How do Darwin-OP and Reachy 2 compare on the Robo Index?

Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Reachy 2 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 Reachy 2 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 Reachy 2?

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 Reachy 2 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.