Jules vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- TALOS$980,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Jules—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Julesboth
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Jules28
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- Jules—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Jules—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Jules—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Jules—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- Jules—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Jules—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Jules—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- Jules—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Jules—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Jules—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Jules—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Jules—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- JulesYes
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- TALOSproduction pilot
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- TALOS—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- TALOS$980,000
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- TALOS—
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- TALOS—
Applications
- Julesresearch
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $980,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 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) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $980,000 |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Jules and TALOS?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Jules and TALOS launched?
Jules launched in 2006. TALOS launched in 2017.
How much does Jules cost compared to TALOS?
Jules is listed at $150,000. TALOS is listed at $980,000.
How do Jules and TALOS compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. TALOS scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Jules and TALOS?
Jules carries up to 5 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are Jules 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 Jules 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
Jules 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.