DOBOT Atom vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Dobot) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- TALOS—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- TALOS—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- DOBOT Atom—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- TALOS—
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- TALOS—
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $27,500–$79,000 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | full bimanual | full bimanual |
| Tool Use | production validated | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $27,500–$79,000 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Foundation Models, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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 | DOBOT Atom | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $53,250 | $900,000 |
| Payback period | 12.8 mo | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $196,750 | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +369% | -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 DOBOT Atom and TALOS?
DOBOT Atom is made by Dobot, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do DOBOT Atom and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 60.2 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 DOBOT Atom and TALOS?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom 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 DOBOT Atom 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
DOBOT Atom 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.