RB-KAIROS+ vs TIAGo

Side-by-side comparison of RB-KAIROS+ (Robotnik) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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RB-KAIROS+A

TIAGoA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

RB-KAIROS+Spain
TIAGoSpain

Year First Available

RB-KAIROS+—
TIAGo2016

Verified Deployments

RB-KAIROS+0 Deployments
TIAGo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

RB-KAIROS+Contact for quote
TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

RB-KAIROS+12 hrs
TIAGo5 hrs

Availability Status

RB-KAIROS+ACTIVE
TIAGoACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

RB-KAIROS+250 kg
TIAGo3 kg

Reach

RB-KAIROS+850 mm
TIAGo—

Max Speed

RB-KAIROS+1.5 m/s
TIAGo1 m/s

IP Rating

RB-KAIROS+IP52
TIAGo—

Autonomy Level

RB-KAIROS+fully autonomous
TIAGofully autonomous

	RB-KAIROS+mobile-manipulatorRobotnik ARobo Index	TIAGomobile-manipulatorPAL Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	Spain	Spain
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2016
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	12 hrs	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	250 kg	3 kg
Reach (values differ)	850 mm	—
Max Speed (values differ)	1.5 m/s	1 m/s
IP Rating (values differ)	IP52	—
Autonomy Level	fully autonomous	fully autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	RB-KAIROS+	TIAGo
Investment	No price	$64,685
Payback period	—	15.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$185,315
ROI (5 yr)	—	+286%

RB-KAIROS+ 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 RB-KAIROS+ and TIAGo?

RB-KAIROS+ is made by Robotnik, based in ES. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

How do RB-KAIROS+ and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?

RB-KAIROS+ grades A 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 RB-KAIROS+ and TIAGo?

RB-KAIROS+ carries up to 250 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.

Are RB-KAIROS+ 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 RB-KAIROS+ 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

RB-KAIROS+ 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.