RB-VULCANO+ UR16e vs TIAGo
Side-by-side comparison of RB-VULCANO+ UR16e (Robotnik) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16eSpain
- TIAGoSpain
Year First Available
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16e—
- TIAGo2016
Verified Deployments
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16e0 Deployments
- TIAGo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16eContact for quote
- TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16e—
- TIAGo5 hrs
Availability Status
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16eACTIVE
- TIAGoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16e3,000 mm
- TIAGo—
Payload Capacity
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16e16 kg
- TIAGo3 kg
IP Rating
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16eIP21
- TIAGo—
Max Speed
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16e1.5 m/s
- TIAGo1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- RB-VULCANO+ UR16efully autonomous
- TIAGofully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3,000 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP21 | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
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 | RB-VULCANO+ UR16e | TIAGo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $64,685 |
| Payback period | — | 15.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $185,315 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +286% |
RB-VULCANO+ UR16e 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-VULCANO+ UR16e and TIAGo?
RB-VULCANO+ UR16e is made by Robotnik, based in ES. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do RB-VULCANO+ UR16e and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?
RB-VULCANO+ UR16e 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-VULCANO+ UR16e and TIAGo?
RB-VULCANO+ UR16e carries up to 16 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.
Are RB-VULCANO+ UR16e 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-VULCANO+ UR16e 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-VULCANO+ UR16e 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.