Bolt vs TIAGo
Side-by-side comparison of Bolt (Standard Bots) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BoltUnited States
- TIAGoSpain
Year First Available
- Bolt—
- TIAGo2016
Verified Deployments
- Bolt0 Deployments
- TIAGo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Bolt$37,000 USD
- TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Bolt—
- TIAGo5 hrs
Availability Status
- BoltACTIVE
- TIAGoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Bolt18 kg
- TIAGo3 kg
Reach
- Bolt1,300 mm
- TIAGo—
Max Speed
- Bolt3 m/s
- TIAGo1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Bolt—
- TIAGofully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $37,000 USD | $29,000–$100,370 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 18 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Bolt and TIAGo?
Bolt is made by Standard Bots, based in US. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do Bolt and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?
Bolt scores 72/100. TIAGo scores 82/100. 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 Bolt and TIAGo?
Bolt carries up to 18 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.
Are Bolt and TIAGo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Bolt and TIAGo?
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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Bolt vs TIAGo compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.