MagicBot Z1 vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of MagicBot Z1 (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 Z1China
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- MagicBot Z12025
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- MagicBot Z10 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- MagicBot Z1ACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- MagicBot Z140 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Height
- MagicBot Z1136.9 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Mobility Type
- MagicBot Z1bipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- MagicBot Z1full bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- MagicBot Z1—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- MagicBot Z1—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- MagicBot Z1production ready
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- MagicBot Z1flat_indoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- MagicBot Z12 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- MagicBot Z13 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- MagicBot Z124
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- MagicBot Z15
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- MagicBot Z111
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- MagicBot Z150 cm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- MagicBot Z1independent
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- MagicBot Z1—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- MagicBot Z1onboard small
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- MagicBot Z1multi task
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- MagicBot Z1joystick
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- MagicBot Z1code_python, teleoperation
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- MagicBot Z1—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Method
- MagicBot Z1manual swap
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- MagicBot Z1—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- MagicBot Z1multi modal
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- MagicBot Z1—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- MagicBot Z1Python
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- MagicBot Z1—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- MagicBot Z1limited rest
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- MagicBot Z1beta pilot
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- MagicBot Z140-80K
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- MagicBot Z1capex
- TALOS—
Developer Unit Price
- MagicBot Z1$35,600
- TALOS—
Warranty
- MagicBot Z11 yrs
- TALOS—
Applications
- MagicBot Z1research
- 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) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 136.9 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing | production ready | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 11 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 50 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 8-core high-performance CPU | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | 8-core high-performance CPU | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | 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++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | limited rest | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | production pilot |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, 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 Z1 | 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 Z1 and TALOS?
MagicBot Z1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were MagicBot Z1 and TALOS launched?
MagicBot Z1 launched in 2025. TALOS launched in 2017.
How much does MagicBot Z1 cost compared to TALOS?
MagicBot Z1 is listed at $35,600. TALOS is listed at $900,000.
How do MagicBot Z1 and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
MagicBot Z1 scores 56.3 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 MagicBot Z1 and TALOS?
MagicBot Z1 carries up to 2 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are MagicBot Z1 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 Z1 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 Z1 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.