HRP-2 Promet vs TALOS

Side-by-side comparison of HRP-2 Promet (Kawada Industries) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HRP-2 Promet44.2

TALOS68.8

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

HRP-2 PrometJapan
TALOSSpain

Year First Available

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS2017

Verified Deployments

HRP-2 Promet0 Deployments
TALOS0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

HRP-2 PrometContact for quote
TALOS$900,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS1.5 hrs

Availability Status

HRP-2 PrometACTIVE
TALOSACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

HRP-2 Promet154 mm
TALOS175 mm

Weight

HRP-2 Promet58 kg
TALOS95 kg

Mobility Type

HRP-2 Prometbipedal
TALOSbipedal

Humanoid Subtype

HRP-2 Prometfull bipedal
TALOSfull bipedal

Walking Speed

HRP-2 Promet0.6 m/s
TALOS3 m/s

Running Capable

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSstatic walk

Stair Climbing

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSproduction ready

Terrain

HRP-2 Prometuneven surfaces
TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

HRP-2 Promet2 kg
TALOS6 kg

Payload (Peak)

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS6 kg

Total DOF

HRP-2 Promet30
TALOS32

Arm DOF

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS7

Hand DOF

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS1

Bimanual Coordination

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSfull bimanual

Tool Use

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSproduction validated

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS

Compute Platform

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSIntel Core i7

VLM Capable

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSnone

Imitation Learning

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSNo

Teleoperation

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSjoystick

Programming

HRP-2 Prometopen API
TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces

Battery & Power

Runtime

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS1.5 hrs

Battery Capacity

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS1.1 kWh

Battery Swap

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSNo

Safety

Force-Limited Arms

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSYes

Fall Recovery

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSYes

Human Detection Method

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSmulti modal

Safe Speed Near Humans

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSsoftware_defined

Software

SDK Languages

HRP-2 Prometopen API
TALOSC++, Python

ROS Support

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSros2 vendor

Simulation Platforms

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSROS

Open API

HRP-2 PrometYes
TALOSclosed

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

HRP-2 Prometresearch
TALOSproduction pilot

Commercial

Price (USD)

HRP-2 PrometContact for quote
TALOS$900,000 USD

Price Tier

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOS150K+

Applications

HRP-2 Promet—
TALOSResearch platform

	HRP-2 PromethumanoidKawada Industries 44.2Robo Score	TALOShumanoidPAL Robotics 68.8Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	Spain
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2017
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	—	1.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	154 mm	175 mm
Weight (values differ)	58 kg	95 kg
Mobility Type	bipedal	bipedal
Humanoid Subtype	full bipedal	full bipedal
Walking Speed (values differ)	0.6 m/s	3 m/s
Running Capable (values differ)	—	static walk
Stair Climbing (values differ)	—	production ready
Terrain (values differ)	uneven surfaces	rough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	2 kg	6 kg
Payload (Peak) (values differ)	—	6 kg
Total DOF (values differ)	30	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)	—	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)	open API	ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	—	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)	open API	C++, Python
ROS Support (values differ)	—	ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms (values differ)	—	ROS
Open API (values differ)	Yes	closed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	research	production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$900,000 USD
Price Tier (values differ)	—	150K+
Applications (values differ)	—	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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	HRP-2 Promet	TALOS
Investment	No price	$900,000
Payback period	—	216.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	-$650,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	-72%

HRP-2 Promet 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 HRP-2 Promet and TALOS?

HRP-2 Promet is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

How do HRP-2 Promet and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?

HRP-2 Promet scores 44.2 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 HRP-2 Promet and TALOS?

HRP-2 Promet carries up to 2 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.

Are HRP-2 Promet 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 HRP-2 Promet 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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HRP-2 Promet 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.