Darwin-OP vs Stuntronics
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Stuntronics (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- StuntronicsUnited States
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- Stuntronics2018
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- Stuntronics0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- StuntronicsContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Stuntronics—
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- StuntronicsACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- Stuntronics90 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- Stuntronics175 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- Stuntronicsbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- Stuntronicsfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- Stuntronics—
Running Capable
- Darwin-OP—
- Stuntronicsdynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- Stuntronics—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- Stuntronicsindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- Stuntronics—
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- Stuntronics—
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- Stuntronics—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- Stuntronicsinternal microcontroller
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- Stuntronics—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- Stuntronics—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- StuntronicsNo
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- Stuntronicsneural_network
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- Stuntronics—
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- StuntronicsNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Darwin-OP—
- StuntronicsYes
Human Detection Method
- Darwin-OP—
- Stuntronicsnone
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Darwin-OP—
- Stuntronicsnone
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- Stuntronicsneural_network
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- Stuntronicsnone
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- Stuntronics—
Air-Gap Capable
- Darwin-OP—
- StuntronicsYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- Stuntronicsprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- StuntronicsContact for quote
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- Stuntronics—
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- Stuntronics—
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- Stuntronics—
Production Pilots
- Darwin-OP—
- StuntronicsDisney Parks
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- Stuntronicsteleoperation, hazardous_env
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 90 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| 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 | internal microcontroller |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | neural_network |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | none |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | neural_network |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $12,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Disney Parks |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | teleoperation, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
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 | Stuntronics |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | — |
Stuntronics has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Stuntronics?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Stuntronics is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US.
When were Darwin-OP and Stuntronics launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. Stuntronics launched in 2018.
How do Darwin-OP and Stuntronics compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. Stuntronics 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 Stuntronics 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 Stuntronics?
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 Stuntronics 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.