MANTIS vs TIAGo
Side-by-side comparison of MANTIS (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MANTIS—
- TIAGoSpain
Year First Available
- MANTIS—
- TIAGo2016
Verified Deployments
- MANTIS0 Deployments
- TIAGo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MANTISResearch platform
- TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MANTIS0.3 hrs
- TIAGo5 hrs
Availability Status
- MANTISACTIVE
- TIAGoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- MANTIS5 kg
- TIAGo3 kg
Max Speed
- MANTIS10 m/s
- TIAGo1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- MANTIS—
- TIAGofully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $29,000–$100,370 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 3 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 10 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
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 | MANTIS | TIAGo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $64,685 |
| Payback period | — | 15.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $185,315 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +286% |
MANTIS 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 MANTIS and TIAGo?
MANTIS is made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do MANTIS and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?
MANTIS grades BB on the Robo Index. TIAGo grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between MANTIS and TIAGo?
MANTIS carries up to 5 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.
Are MANTIS and TIAGo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between MANTIS and TIAGo?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
MANTIS vs TIAGo compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.