Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot (Kondo Kagaku) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotJapan
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot2009
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot$1,500
- TALOS$980,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0.8 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot40.1 cm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot1.5 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotbipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotfull bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotstatic walk
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotflat_indoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot17
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotMicrocontroller board RCB-4 with 10 A/D and 10 PIO extension ports
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotRCB-4HV
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
- TALOSnone
Foundation Models
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotfalse
- TALOS—
Imitation Learning
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotjoystick, bluetooth
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotHeart to Heart software
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0.8 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0 kWh
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Time
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot1.5 hrs
- TALOS—
Charging Method
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robottethered
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotYes
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotHeart to Heart software
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
- TALOSclosed
Air-Gap Capable
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotYes
- TALOS—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotcommercial
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot$1,500
- TALOS$980,000
Price Tier
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotunder_50k
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotcapex
- TALOS—
Applications
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotresearch
- TALOSResearch platform
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,500 | $980,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 40.1 cm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable | static walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 17 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Microcontroller board RCB-4 with 10 A/D and 10 PIO extension ports | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | RCB-4HV | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, bluetooth | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | Heart to Heart software | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0 kWh | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Heart to Heart software | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | No | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $1,500 | $980,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | Research platform |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot and TALOS?
Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot is made by Kondo Kagaku, based in JP. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot and TALOS launched?
Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot launched in 2009. TALOS launched in 2017.
How much does Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot cost compared to TALOS?
Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot is listed at $1,500. TALOS is listed at $980,000.
How do Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot and TALOS compare on the Robolist Index?
Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot scores 84/100. TALOS scores 100/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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 Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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
Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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 Index is calculated.