GR-2 vs TALOS: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Fourier Intelligence vs PAL Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, faster speed, while TALOS leads in higher payload. Overall, GR-2 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
GR-2
Fourier Intelligence
TALOS
PAL Robotics
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GR-2 TALOS
Specifications
ContactPrice$970,000
175 cmHeight175 cm
63 kgWeight95 kg
53DOF32
3 kgPayload6 kg
2hRuntime2h
1.39 m/sSpeed0.83 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemCompute2x Intel Core i7
Ecosystem Openness
65
GR-2
/100
85
TALOS
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
Full ROS + Gazebo + MoveIt. URDF public. Gold standard for research.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 53 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- 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
How do GR-2 and TALOS compare on price?
GR-2: Contact. TALOS: $970,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: GR-2 or TALOS?
TALOS rates a higher payload at 6 kg vs 3 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both GR-2 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.
Last updated: 2024