Darwin-OP vs 天链人形机器人T1
Side-by-side comparison of Darwin-OP (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and 天链人形机器人T1 (TLI Robot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Darwin-OPSouth Korea
- 天链人形机器人T1China
Year First Available
- Darwin-OP2010
- 天链人形机器人T12024
Verified Deployments
- Darwin-OP0 Deployments
- 天链人形机器人T10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- 天链人形机器人T1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Availability Status
- Darwin-OPACTIVE
- 天链人形机器人T1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Darwin-OP9.1 kg
- 天链人形机器人T143 kg
Height
- Darwin-OP45.72 cm
- 天链人形机器人T1160 mm
Mobility Type
- Darwin-OPbipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Darwin-OPfull bipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Darwin-OP0.2 m/s
- 天链人形机器人T12.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Darwin-OPNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Terrain
- Darwin-OPflat indoor
- 天链人形机器人T1defense, education
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Darwin-OP—
- 天链人形机器人T18 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Darwin-OP—
- 天链人形机器人T116 kg
Total DOF
- Darwin-OP20
- 天链人形机器人T171
Arm DOF
- Darwin-OP3
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Hand DOF
- Darwin-OP—
- 天链人形机器人T13
Bimanual Coordination
- Darwin-OPNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Darwin-OPIntel Atom N2600 @1.6 GHz dual core
- 天链人形机器人T1—
VLM Capable
- Darwin-OPNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Foundation Models
- Darwin-OPfalse
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Imitation Learning
- Darwin-OPNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Programming
- Darwin-OPcode_python, code_ros
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Darwin-OP0.5 hrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Battery Swap
- Darwin-OPNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Software
SDK Languages
- Darwin-OPC++
- 天链人形机器人T1—
ROS Support
- Darwin-OPYes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Open API
- Darwin-OPYes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Darwin-OPcommercial
- 天链人形机器人T1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Darwin-OP$12,000 USD
- 天链人形机器人T1Contact for quote
Price Tier
- Darwin-OP10-20K
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Pricing Model
- Darwin-OPpurchase
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Warranty
- Darwin-OP1 yrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Applications
- Darwin-OPeducation, research
- 天链人形机器人T1research, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2024 |
| 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 | 43 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 45.72 cm | 160 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 2.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | defense, education |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 8 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 16 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 71 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Hand 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 | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (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 | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education, research | research, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, 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
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 | 天链人形机器人T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 2.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1983% | — |
天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1?
Darwin-OP is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. 天链人形机器人T1 is made by TLI Robot, based in CN.
When were Darwin-OP and 天链人形机器人T1 launched?
Darwin-OP launched in 2010. 天链人形机器人T1 launched in 2024.
How do Darwin-OP and 天链人形机器人T1 compare on the Robo Index?
Darwin-OP grades AA on the Robo Index. 天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1?
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 天链人形机器人T1 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.