Lumos NIX S3 vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Lumos NIX S3 (Lumos Robotics) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lumos NIX S3China
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS2017
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Lumos NIX S3Contact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Lumos NIX S32 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Lumos NIX S3ACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Lumos NIX S3bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Lumos NIX S3Contact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- Lumos NIX S3—
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | — | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 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) | — | 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) | — | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | — | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Arm Reach, 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
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 | Lumos NIX S3 | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
Lumos NIX S3 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Lumos NIX S3 and TALOS?
Lumos NIX S3 is made by Lumos Robotics, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
What is the payload difference between Lumos NIX S3 and TALOS?
Lumos NIX S3 carries up to 3 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are Lumos NIX S3 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 Lumos NIX S3 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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Lumos NIX S3 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.