AGIBOT X1 vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X1 (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 X1China
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X12025
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X10 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X1ACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT X1130 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT X133.8 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X1bipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X1full bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X11.9 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- AGIBOT X1indoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X10.5 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X134
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X17
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X117
- TALOS1
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT X130 N
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X1Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X1NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X1vr_headset
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- AGIBOT X1code_python, teleoperation
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X1manual swap
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X1Yes
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT X1—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X1Python, C++, ROS2
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X1ros2 community
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X1Isaac Gym, MuJoCo
- TALOSROS
Open API
- AGIBOT X1open rest
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X1prototype
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X140-80K
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X1capex
- TALOS—
Warranty
- AGIBOT X12 yrs
- TALOS—
Applications
- AGIBOT X1healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 33.8 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 1 |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 30 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| 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) | Python, C++, ROS2 | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Gym, MuJoCo | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, 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, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AGIBOT X1 | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | $900,000 |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | -72% |
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 X1 and TALOS?
AGIBOT X1 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were AGIBOT X1 and TALOS launched?
AGIBOT X1 launched in 2025. TALOS launched in 2017.
How much does AGIBOT X1 cost compared to TALOS?
AGIBOT X1 is listed at $30,000. TALOS is listed at $900,000.
How do AGIBOT X1 and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
AGIBOT X1 scores 58.0 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.
What is the payload difference between AGIBOT X1 and TALOS?
AGIBOT X1 carries up to 15 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are AGIBOT X1 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 X1 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 X1 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.