AlphaBot 2 vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (AI² Robotics) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- TALOS—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- TALOSnone
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- TALOS—
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- AlphaBot 2—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- TALOSclosed
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- TALOS—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- TALOS—
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- TALOS—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- 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) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable | static walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | full bimanual |
| Tool Use | production validated | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Alpha Brain | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz) | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Alpha Brain GOVLA | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | VLA (Vision-Language-Action) | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, ROS2 | C++, Python |
| ROS Support | ros2 vendor | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Huaxi Bio (华熙生物) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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 | AlphaBot 2 | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
AlphaBot 2 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 AlphaBot 2 and TALOS?
AlphaBot 2 is made by AI² Robotics, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were AlphaBot 2 and TALOS launched?
AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025. TALOS launched in 2017.
How do AlphaBot 2 and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
AlphaBot 2 scores 61.3 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 AlphaBot 2 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 AlphaBot 2 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
AlphaBot 2 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.