Justin vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Justin (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JustinGermany
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Justin2009
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- Justin0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- JustinContact for quote
- TALOS$980,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Justin1 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- JustinACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Justin191 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- Justin195 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- Justinbipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Justinresearch platform
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Justin2 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Justin—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Justin—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Justinflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Justin20 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Justin—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Justin51
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Justin7
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Justin13
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- Justin270 cm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- Justinfull bimanual
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Justin—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Justin4x Intel Xeon Quadcore
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Justin—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Justin—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- Justin—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Justinweb_interface
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Justincode_ros
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Justin1 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Justin—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- Justin—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- JustinYes
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Justin—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Justin—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Justin—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Justincode_ros
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Justin—
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Justin—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Justin—
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Justinprototype
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- JustinContact for quote
- TALOS$980,000
Price Tier
- Justin—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- Justinhousehold_work, space_assistance
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $980,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 191 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 195 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | 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) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 51 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 13 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 270 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | full bimanual | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 4x Intel Xeon Quadcore | 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) | web_interface | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms | Yes | 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) | code_ros | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $980,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | household_work, space_assistance | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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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Frequently asked
Who makes Justin and TALOS?
Justin is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Justin and TALOS launched?
Justin launched in 2009. TALOS launched in 2017.
How do Justin and TALOS compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Justin scores 91/100. TALOS scores 100/100. 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 Justin and TALOS?
Justin carries up to 15 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are Justin 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 Justin 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
Justin 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.