MagicBot Gen1 vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of MagicBot Gen1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MagicBot Gen1China
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- MagicBot Gen12025
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- MagicBot Gen10 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- MagicBot Gen1ACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- MagicBot Gen170 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Height
- MagicBot Gen1174 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Mobility Type
- MagicBot Gen1bipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- MagicBot Gen1full bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- MagicBot Gen11.1 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- MagicBot Gen1dynamic walk
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- MagicBot Gen1production ready
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- MagicBot Gen1flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- MagicBot Gen17.5 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- MagicBot Gen140 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- MagicBot Gen142
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- MagicBot Gen17
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- MagicBot Gen16
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- MagicBot Gen180 cm
- TALOS—
Manipulation Repeatability
- MagicBot Gen1±1 mm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- MagicBot Gen1coordinated planning
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- MagicBot Gen1—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MagicBot Gen1100 TOPS
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- MagicBot Gen1—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- MagicBot Gen1No
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- MagicBot Gen1multi task
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- MagicBot Gen1joystick
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- MagicBot Gen1teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- MagicBot Gen11.4 kWh
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Time
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- TALOS—
Charging Method
- MagicBot Gen1tethered
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- MagicBot Gen1No
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- MagicBot Gen1multi modal
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- MagicBot Gen1—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- MagicBot Gen1Python, C++
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- MagicBot Gen1No
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- MagicBot Gen1—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- MagicBot Gen1production pilot
- TALOSproduction pilot
IP Rating
- MagicBot Gen1IP66
- TALOS—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- MagicBot Gen140-80K
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- MagicBot Gen1capex
- TALOS—
Developer Unit Price
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600
- TALOS—
Delivery Lead Time
- MagicBot Gen16 mo
- TALOS—
Warranty
- MagicBot Gen11 yrs
- TALOS—
Applications
- MagicBot Gen1warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 70 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.1 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing | production ready | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 7.5 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 40 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 80 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 100 TOPS | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.4 kWh | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $35,600 | — |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 6 mo | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Foundation Models, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 | MagicBot Gen1 | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,600 | $900,000 |
| Payback period | 8.5 mo | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $214,400 | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +602% | -72% |
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 MagicBot Gen1 and TALOS?
MagicBot Gen1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were MagicBot Gen1 and TALOS launched?
MagicBot Gen1 launched in 2025. TALOS launched in 2017.
How much does MagicBot Gen1 cost compared to TALOS?
MagicBot Gen1 is listed at $35,600. TALOS is listed at $900,000.
How do MagicBot Gen1 and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
MagicBot Gen1 scores 60.6 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 MagicBot Gen1 and TALOS?
MagicBot Gen1 carries up to 20 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are MagicBot Gen1 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 MagicBot Gen1 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
MagicBot Gen1 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.