AIRo-5.1 vs TIAGo Head
Side-by-side comparison of AIRo-5.1 (Ritsumeikan University) and TIAGo Head (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIRo-5.1Japan
- TIAGo HeadSpain
Year First Available
- AIRo-5.12026
- TIAGo Head2015
Verified Deployments
- AIRo-5.10 Deployments
- TIAGo Head0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIRo-5.1$127
- TIAGo HeadContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIRo-5.10.2 hrs
- TIAGo Head10 hrs
Availability Status
- AIRo-5.1ACTIVE
- TIAGo HeadACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- AIRo-5.15 kg
- TIAGo Head0.5 kg
Reach
- AIRo-5.167 mm
- TIAGo Head—
Max Speed
- AIRo-5.15.6 m/s
- TIAGo Head1 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $127 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.2 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 67 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 5.6 m/s | 1 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIRo-5.1 and TIAGo Head?
AIRo-5.1 is made by Ritsumeikan University, based in JP. TIAGo Head is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were AIRo-5.1 and TIAGo Head launched?
AIRo-5.1 launched in 2026. TIAGo Head launched in 2015.
How do AIRo-5.1 and TIAGo Head compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIRo-5.1 scores 56/100. TIAGo Head scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIRo-5.1 and TIAGo Head in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AIRo-5.1 and TIAGo Head?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
AIRo-5.1 vs TIAGo Head compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.