HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED (Humanoid) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDUnited Kingdom
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2025
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED136.1 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Height
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED220 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Mobility Type
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled humanoid
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDindustrial
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED15 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED29
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDNVIDIA processing
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED4 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDcommercial
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwarehouse, logistics, retail, industrial
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 136.1 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 220 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | industrial | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA processing | 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) | — | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 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) | — | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse, logistics, retail, industrial | 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, 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
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 | HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and TALOS?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED is made by Humanoid, based in GB. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and TALOS launched?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched in 2025. TALOS launched in 2017.
How do HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED scores 62.8 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.
Are HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED 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.