Kinisi 01 vs TIAGo

Side-by-side comparison of Kinisi 01 (Kinisi Robotics) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Kinisi 01BBB

TIAGoA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Kinisi 01United States
TIAGoSpain

Year First Available

Kinisi 012025
TIAGo2016

Verified Deployments

Kinisi 010 Deployments
TIAGo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Kinisi 01$75,000 USD
TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Kinisi 018 hrs
TIAGo5 hrs

Availability Status

Kinisi 01ACTIVE
TIAGoACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Kinisi 0140 kg
TIAGo3 kg

Max Speed

Kinisi 012.4 m/s
TIAGo1 m/s

Autonomy Level

Kinisi 01—
TIAGofully autonomous

	Kinisi 01mobile-manipulatorKinisi Robotics BBBRobo Index	TIAGomobile-manipulatorPAL Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United States	Spain
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	2016
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$75,000 USD	$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	8 hrs	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (values differ)	40 kg	3 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	2.4 m/s	1 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	fully autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Kinisi 01	TIAGo
Investment	$75,000	$64,685
Payback period	18.0 mo	15.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$175,000	$185,315
ROI (5 yr)	+233%	+286%

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 Kinisi 01 and TIAGo?

Kinisi 01 is made by Kinisi Robotics, based in US. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

When were Kinisi 01 and TIAGo launched?

Kinisi 01 launched in 2025. TIAGo launched in 2016.

How do Kinisi 01 and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?

Kinisi 01 grades BBB on the Robo Index. TIAGo grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

What is the payload difference between Kinisi 01 and TIAGo?

Kinisi 01 carries up to 40 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.

Are Kinisi 01 and TIAGo in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Kinisi 01 and TIAGo?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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Kinisi 01 vs TIAGo compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.