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TALOS
by PAL Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2016 · Shipped 2017
$970,000
~€900,000
High-payload research-grade humanoid for industrial manipulation research with EtherCAT 5 kHz real-time control.
Overview
The TALOS is a humanoid developed by PAL Robotics (Spain), first announced in 2016 (shipping since 2017). It is commercially available. Standing 175 cm tall, weighing 95 kg, with 32 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 6 kg. Performance highlights include a top speed of 0.83 m/s, a battery runtime of 90 minutes, a 1080 Wh battery pack. The platform is powered by 2x Intel Core i7, ROS1 compatible, equipped with Torque sensors (every joint), IMU, RGB-D camera. Pricing starts at $970,000 (~€900,000).
Specifications
Height
175 cm
Weight
95 kg
DOF
32
Payload
6 kg
Runtime
2h
Max Speed
0.83 m/s
Battery
1080 Wh
Charge Time
—
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
2x Intel Core i7
ROS
ROS1
Platform
Sensors
Torque sensors (every joint)IMURGB-D camera
Operating System
Ubuntu LinuxROS LTSOROCOS
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2016 · Shipped 2017
FAQ
Q.What is the price of TALOS?
The TALOS is priced at $970,000 USD. ~€900,000
Q.What are the specs of TALOS?
TALOS features 32 DOF, 175cm, 95kg, 6kg payload, 90 min runtime. 2x Intel Core i7, ROS1.
Q.Is TALOS available to buy?
Yes, TALOS is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes TALOS?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, headquartered in Spain. Official manufacturer site: https://pal-robotics.com/robot/talos/.
Q.Does TALOS support ROS?
Yes. TALOS supports ROS1, which makes it compatible with the broader Robot Operating System ecosystem and tooling.
Q.How long does the TALOS battery last?
TALOS runs for approximately 2h on a single charge (battery capacity: 1080 Wh).
Q.What payload can TALOS carry?
TALOS is rated to carry up to 6 kg of payload, suitable for lab and demonstration workloads.
Q.How fast is TALOS?
TALOS has a published maximum walking speed of 0.83 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to TALOS?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to TALOS include H2 by Unitree Robotics, Astribot S1 by Stardust Intelligence, G1 by Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics). Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/pal-talos-vs-unitree-h2.