A2 vs TALOS: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) vs PAL Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
A2 leads in more DOF, higher payload, longer runtime, faster speed, lower price. Overall, A2 has an edge in 5 out of 5 compared categories.
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
TALOS
PAL Robotics
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A2 TALOS
Specifications
$100,000Price$970,000
169 cmHeight175 cm
69 kgWeight95 kg
40DOF32
15 kgPayload6 kg
2hRuntime2h
3.3 m/sSpeed0.83 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
200 TOPSCompute2x Intel Core i7
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✓Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
?Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
60
A2
/100
85
TALOS
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
Full ROS + Gazebo + MoveIt. URDF public. Gold standard for research.
Pros and cons at a glance
A2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
TALOS
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 32 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Premium pricing at $970,000 — enterprise budgets only
- Low rated payload (6 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (90 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: A2 or TALOS?
A2 is cheaper at $100,000 vs $970,000 for TALOS. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: A2 or TALOS?
A2 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 6 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both A2 and TALOS shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: A2 or TALOS?
A2 has ros2; TALOS has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does A2 or TALOS use LiDAR?
A2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; TALOS does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024