Jiajia vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Jiajia (University of Science and Technology of China) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Jiajia—
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Jiajia2016
- TALOS2017
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- JiajiaResearch platform
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jiajia—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- JiajiaACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Jiajia—
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- Jiajia—
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- Jiajia—
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Jiajiaresearch platform
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Jiajia—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Jiajia—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Jiajia—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Jiajia—
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jiajia—
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Jiajia—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Jiajia—
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Jiajia—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Jiajia—
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- Jiajia—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Jiajia—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Jiajia—
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Jiajia—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Jiajia—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- Jiajia—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Jiajia—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Jiajia—
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jiajia—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Jiajia—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- Jiajia—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Jiajia—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Jiajia—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Jiajia—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Jiajia—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Jiajia—
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Jiajia—
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Jiajia—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Jiajia—
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Jiajia—
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- JiajiaResearch platform
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- Jiajia—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- Jiajia—
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $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) | — | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | — | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 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) | — | 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) | — | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Research platform | $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: Verified Deployments, 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 | Jiajia | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
Jiajia 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 Jiajia and TALOS?
Jiajia is made by University of Science and Technology of China. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Jiajia and TALOS launched?
Jiajia launched in 2016. TALOS launched in 2017.
Are Jiajia 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 Jiajia 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
Jiajia 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.