Digit V4 vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Digit V4 (Agility Robotics, Inc.) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Digit V4United States
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Digit V42024
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- Digit V40 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Digit V4$250,000 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Digit V48 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Digit V4ACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Digit V4175 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- Digit V464 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- Digit V4bipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Digit V4full bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Digit V41.3 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Digit V4dynamic walk
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Digit V4production ready
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Digit V4flat_indoor, mild_incline
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Digit V416 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Digit V4—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Digit V430
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Digit V44
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Digit V4—
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- Digit V4coordinated planning
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Digit V4production validated
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Digit V4NVIDIA Jetson Platform
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Digit V4Agility AI
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Digit V4No
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- Digit V4No
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Digit V4joystick, web_interface
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Digit V4code_ros, python
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Digit V48 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Digit V4—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Method
- Digit V4auto dock
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- Digit V4Yes
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Digit V4Yes
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Digit V4Yes
- TALOSYes
Emergency Stops
- Digit V41
- TALOS—
Human Detection Method
- Digit V4multi modal
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Digit V4software_defined
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Digit V4Python, ROS2
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Digit V4none
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Digit V4—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Digit V4open rest
- TALOSclosed
Air-Gap Capable
- Digit V4No
- TALOS—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Digit V4production pilot
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Digit V4$250,000 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- Digit V4150K+
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- Digit V4capex
- TALOS—
Production Pilots
- Digit V4Amazon
- TALOS—
Applications
- Digit V4warehouse_transport, material handling, e-commerce fulfillment
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 64 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing | production ready | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 16 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 30 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | full bimanual |
| Tool Use | production validated | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Platform | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Agility AI | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, python | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | auto dock | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans | software_defined | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, ROS2 | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Amazon | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, material handling, e-commerce fulfillment | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, 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 | Digit V4 | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | $900,000 |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | -72% |
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 Digit V4 and TALOS?
Digit V4 is made by Agility Robotics, Inc., based in US. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Digit V4 and TALOS launched?
Digit V4 launched in 2024. TALOS launched in 2017.
How much does Digit V4 cost compared to TALOS?
Digit V4 is listed at $250,000. TALOS is listed at $900,000.
How do Digit V4 and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
Digit V4 scores 59.4 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.
What is the payload difference between Digit V4 and TALOS?
Digit V4 carries up to 16 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are Digit V4 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 Digit V4 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
Digit V4 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.