MAiRA vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of MAiRA (NEURA Robotics) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MAiRAGermany
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- MAiRA2023
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- MAiRA0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MAiRA$5,570–$44,600
- TALOS$900,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MAiRA—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- MAiRAACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- MAiRA—
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- MAiRA56 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- MAiRAstatic
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- MAiRAanthropomorphic torso
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- MAiRA—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- MAiRA—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- MAiRANo
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- MAiRAflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- MAiRA18 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- MAiRA—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- MAiRA7
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- MAiRA7
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- MAiRA—
- TALOS1
Arm Reach
- MAiRA110 cm
- TALOS—
Bimanual Coordination
- MAiRANo
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- MAiRA—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MAiRA—
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- MAiRA—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- MAiRANo
- TALOSnone
Foundation Models
- MAiRAfalse
- TALOS—
Imitation Learning
- MAiRANo
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- MAiRA—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- MAiRAEtherCAT, TCP/IP, Modbus
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- MAiRA—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- MAiRA—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- MAiRANo
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- MAiRA—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- MAiRA—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- MAiRA—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- MAiRA—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- MAiRAnone
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- MAiRANo
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- MAiRA—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- MAiRANo
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
IP Rating
- MAiRAIP65
- TALOS—
Deployment Maturity
- MAiRAcommercial
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MAiRA$5,570–$44,600
- TALOS$900,000
Price Tier
- MAiRA—
- TALOS150K+
Pricing Model
- MAiRApurchase
- TALOS—
Applications
- MAiRAmachine_tending, quality_inspection, paletizing, gluing_and_dosing
- TALOSResearch platform
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,570–$44,600 | $900,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 56 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | 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, uneven outdoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 18 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 7 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 110 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | 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) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | EtherCAT, TCP/IP, Modbus | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Battery Swap | No | 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) | none | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | No | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,570–$44,600 | $900,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | machine_tending, quality_inspection, paletizing, gluing_and_dosing | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes MAiRA and TALOS?
MAiRA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were MAiRA and TALOS launched?
MAiRA launched in 2023. TALOS launched in 2017.
How do MAiRA and TALOS compare on the Robolist Index?
MAiRA scores 49/100. TALOS scores 100/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between MAiRA and TALOS?
MAiRA carries up to 18 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are MAiRA 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 MAiRA 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
MAiRA 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.