AGIBOT X2 series vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X2 series (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT X2 seriesChina
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X2 series2025
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X2 series0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AGIBOT X2 series$24,240–$27,300 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X2 series2 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X2 seriesACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT X2 series131 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT X2 series39 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X2 seriesbipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X2 seriesfull bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X2 series1.2 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesdynamic walk
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- AGIBOT X2 seriesflat_indoor, mild_incline
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X2 series1 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- AGIBOT X2 series3 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series30
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series7
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series—
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- AGIBOT X2 series55.8 cm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X2 seriesindependent
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X2 series157 TOPS
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X2 seriesNVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesonboard small
- TALOSnone
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X2 seriesGO-1
- TALOS—
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X2 seriesjoystick, web_interface
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- AGIBOT X2 seriesproprietary_app, voice, teleoperation, no_code_gui
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X2 series2 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- AGIBOT X2 series0.5 kWh
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Time
- AGIBOT X2 series1.5 hrs
- TALOS—
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X2 seriestethered
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- TALOSYes
Emergency Stops
- AGIBOT X2 series1
- TALOS—
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT X2 seriesvision human
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X2 seriesPython, C++, ROS2
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X2 seriesNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- TALOSROS
Open API
- AGIBOT X2 seriesclosed
- TALOSclosed
Air-Gap Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- TALOS—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X2 seriescommercial shipping
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X2 series$24,240–$27,300 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X2 series20-40K
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X2 seriescapex
- TALOS—
Developer Unit Price
- AGIBOT X2 series$27,300
- TALOS—
Warranty
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnull
- TALOS—
Production Pilots
- AGIBOT X2 seriesCCTV, CMG Science and Innovation Gala, Hunan TV New Year's Eve Gala
- TALOS—
Applications
- AGIBOT X2 serieshospitality, research, teleoperation
- 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $24,240–$27,300 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 131 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 39 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) | dynamic walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 30 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 55.8 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 157 TOPS | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | GO-1 | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | none | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app, voice, teleoperation, no_code_gui | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0.5 kWh | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | ROS |
| Open API | closed | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial shipping | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $24,240–$27,300 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $27,300 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | null | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | CCTV, CMG Science and Innovation Gala, Hunan TV New Year's Eve Gala | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, research, teleoperation | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT X2 series and TALOS?
AGIBOT X2 series is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were AGIBOT X2 series and TALOS launched?
AGIBOT X2 series launched in 2025. TALOS launched in 2017.
How do AGIBOT X2 series and TALOS compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT X2 series scores 70/100. TALOS scores 100/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AGIBOT X2 series and TALOS?
AGIBOT X2 series carries up to 3 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are AGIBOT X2 series 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 X2 series 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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About this comparison
AGIBOT X2 series 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 Index is calculated.