Galaxea R1 Pro vs TIAGo
Side-by-side comparison of Galaxea R1 Pro (Galaxea) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Galaxea R1 ProChina
- TIAGoSpain
Year First Available
- Galaxea R1 Pro2025
- TIAGo2016
Verified Deployments
- Galaxea R1 Pro0 Deployments
- TIAGo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Galaxea R1 Pro$69,999 USD
- TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Galaxea R1 Pro—
- TIAGo5 hrs
Availability Status
- Galaxea R1 ProACTIVE
- TIAGoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Galaxea R1 Pro7 kg
- TIAGo3 kg
Max Speed
- Galaxea R1 Pro—
- TIAGo1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Galaxea R1 Pro—
- TIAGofully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $69,999 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) | 7 kg | 3 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
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 | Galaxea R1 Pro | TIAGo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $69,999 | $64,685 |
| Payback period | 16.8 mo | 15.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $180,001 | $185,315 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +257% | +286% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Galaxea R1 Pro and TIAGo?
Galaxea R1 Pro is made by Galaxea, based in CN. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Galaxea R1 Pro and TIAGo launched?
Galaxea R1 Pro launched in 2025. TIAGo launched in 2016.
How do Galaxea R1 Pro and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?
Galaxea R1 Pro grades BBB on the Robo Index. TIAGo grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Galaxea R1 Pro and TIAGo?
Galaxea R1 Pro carries up to 7 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.
Are Galaxea R1 Pro 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 Galaxea R1 Pro 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
Galaxea R1 Pro 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.