RH5 Manus vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of RH5 Manus (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- RH5 Manus2022
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- RH5 Manus0 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RH5 ManusContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- RH5 ManusACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- RH5 Manus187 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- RH5 Manus36 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- RH5 Manusbipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- RH5 Manusfull bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- RH5 Manus0.5 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- RH5 Manusstatic walk
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- RH5 Manusnone
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- RH5 Manusflat_indoor
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- RH5 Manus4 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- RH5 Manus19
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- RH5 Manus7
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- RH5 Manus4
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- RH5 Manusfull bimanual
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- RH5 Manusvendor demo
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RH5 ManusDFKI electronic stack with FPGA for motor control
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- RH5 Manusnone
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- RH5 Manussingle task
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- RH5 Manusvr_headset, full_body_suit
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- RH5 Manusteleoperation
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Charging Method
- RH5 Manustethered
- TALOS—
Battery Swap
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- RH5 ManusYes
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- RH5 ManusYes
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- RH5 Manusgeneric obstacle
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- RH5 Manusnone
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- RH5 ManusPython, C++, ROS2
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- RH5 Manusros2 community
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- RH5 ManusMARS
- TALOSROS
Open API
- RH5 Manusopen rest
- TALOSclosed
Air-Gap Capable
- RH5 ManusYes
- TALOS—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RH5 Manusprototype
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RH5 ManusContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000
Price Tier
- RH5 Manus—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- RH5 Manusassembly
- TALOSResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 187 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 36 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable | static walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 19 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination | full bimanual | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | DFKI electronic stack with FPGA for motor control | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable | none | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | single task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, full_body_suit | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.1 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | generic obstacle | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | MARS | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly | Research platform |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes RH5 Manus and TALOS?
RH5 Manus is made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were RH5 Manus and TALOS launched?
RH5 Manus launched in 2022. TALOS launched in 2017.
How do RH5 Manus and TALOS compare on the Robolist Index?
RH5 Manus scores 81/100. 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 RH5 Manus and TALOS?
RH5 Manus carries up to 4 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are RH5 Manus 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 RH5 Manus 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
RH5 Manus 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.