BYD Xiaodi vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of BYD Xiaodi (BYD) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS2017
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- BYD XiaodiContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- BYD XiaodiACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- BYD Xiaodi160 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- BYD Xiaodibipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- BYD Xiaodifull bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- BYD Xiaodi1 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- BYD Xiaodi31
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS1
Grip Strength
- BYD Xiaodi9.8 N
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- BYD Xiaodidrag_and_drop
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- BYD Xiaodidrag_and_drop
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BYD XiaodiContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- BYD Xiaodi—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- BYD Xiaodireception, guidance, concierge
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 160 mm | 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 (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | — | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 1 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 31 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 9.8 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | drag_and_drop | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | 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) | drag_and_drop | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | reception, guidance, concierge | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | BYD Xiaodi | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
BYD Xiaodi 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 BYD Xiaodi and TALOS?
BYD Xiaodi is made by BYD. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
Are BYD Xiaodi 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 BYD Xiaodi 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
BYD Xiaodi 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.