Geminoid DK vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid DK (Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Geminoid DK2011
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- Geminoid DK0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Geminoid DK$165,000
- TALOS$980,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Geminoid DKACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Geminoid DK130 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- Geminoid DK40 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- Geminoid DKstatic
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Geminoid DKanthropomorphic torso
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Geminoid DKNo
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Geminoid DKflat indoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Geminoid DK12
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- Geminoid DKNo
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Geminoid DKCustom server and control infrastructure
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Geminoid DKNo
- TALOSnone
Foundation Models
- Geminoid DKfalse
- TALOS—
Imitation Learning
- Geminoid DKNo
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Geminoid DKnone
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Geminoid DKteleoperation
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- Geminoid DKNo
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Geminoid DKJava
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Geminoid DKNo
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Geminoid DK—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Geminoid DKNo
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Geminoid DKprototype
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Geminoid DK$165,000
- TALOS$980,000
Price Tier
- Geminoid DK150K+
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- Geminoid DKpurchase
- TALOS—
Applications
- Geminoid DKresearch
- TALOSResearch platform
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $165,000 | $980,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 12 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Custom server and control infrastructure | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Battery Swap | No | 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) | Java | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | No | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $165,000 | $980,000 |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | 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, 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, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Geminoid DK and TALOS?
Geminoid DK is made by Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Geminoid DK and TALOS launched?
Geminoid DK launched in 2011. TALOS launched in 2017.
How much does Geminoid DK cost compared to TALOS?
Geminoid DK is listed at $165,000. TALOS is listed at $980,000.
How do Geminoid DK and TALOS compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Geminoid DK scores 38/100. TALOS scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Geminoid DK 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 Geminoid DK 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
Geminoid DK 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.