AGIBOT A2 Ultra vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT A2 Ultra (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT A2 UltraChina
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT A2 UltraContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT A2 UltraACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra169 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra69 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrabipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrafull bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra1.2 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- AGIBOT A2 Ultraflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra2 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra40
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra7
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra6
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNVIDIA Jetson Orin 64G
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- TALOSnone
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrafalse
- TALOS—
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- AGIBOT A2 UltraSmart OTA Upgrade
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra3 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT A2 UltraYes
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT A2 UltraSmart OTA Upgrade
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT A2 Ultracommercial
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT A2 UltraContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra500k_plus
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT A2 Ultraoutright purchase
- TALOS—
Applications
- AGIBOT A2 Ultramanufacturing_assembly
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 169 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin 64G | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | Smart OTA Upgrade | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Smart OTA Upgrade | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | No | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 500k_plus | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing_assembly | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, 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 | AGIBOT A2 Ultra | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
AGIBOT A2 Ultra 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 AGIBOT A2 Ultra and TALOS?
AGIBOT A2 Ultra is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do AGIBOT A2 Ultra and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
AGIBOT A2 Ultra scores 65.3 on the Robo Score. TALOS scores 68.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AGIBOT A2 Ultra and TALOS 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 AGIBOT A2 Ultra and TALOS?
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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AGIBOT A2 Ultra vs TALOS 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 Score is calculated.