Darwin-OP vs SE01
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and SE01 (EngineAI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- SE01China
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- SE012023
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- SE010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- SE01$10,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- SE012 hrs
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- SE01ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- SE01170 mm
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- SE0155 kg
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- SE01bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- SE01full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- SE012 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- SE01No
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- SE01flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- SE0112 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- SE0134
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- SE014
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- SE0112
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- SE01Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- SE01Dual-processor architecture combining NVIDIA GPU and Intel CPU
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- SE01No
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- SE01—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- SE01Yes
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- SE01AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- SE013 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Darwin-OP—
- SE010 kWh
Charging Time
- Darwin-OP—
- SE011.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Darwin-OP—
- SE01manual swap
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- SE01No
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- SE01AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- SE01No
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- SE01No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- SE01commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- SE01$10,000 USD
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- SE0110-20K
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- SE01purchase
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- SE01—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- SE01education, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $10,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 55 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 12 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core | Dual-processor architecture combining NVIDIA GPU and Intel CPU |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | $10,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 10-20K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | education, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, 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 | SE01 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | $10,000 |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | $240,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | +2400% |
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 SE01?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. SE01 is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN.
When were Darwin-OP and SE01 launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. SE01 launched in 2023.
How much does Darwin-OP cost compared to SE01?
Darwin-OP is listed at $12,000. SE01 is listed at $10,000.
How do Darwin-OP and SE01 compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. SE01 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 SE01 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 SE01?
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 SE01 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.