Lightweight Horizontal Robot vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Lightweight Horizontal Robot (BORUNTE) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotChina
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot55 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Height
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS175 mm
Mobility Type
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotstatic
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotother
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotflat indoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot6
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot4
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot94 cm
- TALOS—
Manipulation Repeatability
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot±0.05 mm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotcommercial
- TALOSproduction pilot
IP Rating
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotIP40
- TALOS—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotpackaging printing, small logo printing
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 55 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | — | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | other | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 8 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 8 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 6 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 94 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | ARM processor | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ARM processor | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | external_remote_TCP/IP | 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) | external_remote_TCP/IP | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP40 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | packaging printing, small logo printing | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, 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 | Lightweight Horizontal Robot | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Lightweight Horizontal Robot and TALOS?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot is made by BORUNTE, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do Lightweight Horizontal Robot and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot scores 60.3 on the Robo Score. TALOS scores 68.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Lightweight Horizontal Robot and TALOS?
Lightweight Horizontal Robot carries up to 5 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are Lightweight Horizontal 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 Lightweight Horizontal 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
Lightweight Horizontal 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 Robo Score is calculated.