Sanbot Nano vs TALOS

Q: Who makes Sanbot Nano and TALOS?

Sanbot Nano is made by Sanbot Innovation Technology, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

Q: When were Sanbot Nano and TALOS launched?

Sanbot Nano launched in 2017. TALOS launched in 2017.

Q: How much does Sanbot Nano cost compared to TALOS?

Sanbot Nano is listed at $2,800. TALOS is listed at $900,000.

Q: How do Sanbot Nano and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?

Sanbot Nano scores 63.7 on the Robo Score. TALOS scores 68.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Q: What is the payload difference between Sanbot Nano and TALOS?

Sanbot Nano carries up to 75 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.

Q: Are Sanbot Nano and TALOS in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Sanbot Nano 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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Sanbot Nano63.7

TALOS68.8

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Sanbot NanoChina
TALOSSpain

Year First Available

Sanbot Nano2017
TALOS2017

Verified Deployments

Sanbot Nano0 Deployments
TALOS0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Sanbot Nano$2,800 USD
TALOS$900,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Sanbot Nano4 hrs
TALOS1.5 hrs

Availability Status

Sanbot NanoACTIVE
TALOSACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

Sanbot Nano90.2 mm
TALOS175 mm

Weight

Sanbot Nano19 kg
TALOS95 kg

Mobility Type

Sanbot Nanowheeled
TALOSbipedal

Humanoid Subtype

Sanbot Nanowheeled humanoid
TALOSfull bipedal

Walking Speed

Sanbot Nano0.8 m/s
TALOS3 m/s

Running Capable

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSstatic walk

Stair Climbing

Sanbot Nanonone
TALOSproduction ready

Terrain

Sanbot Nanoflat_indoor
TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

Sanbot Nano75 kg
TALOS6 kg

Payload (Peak)

Sanbot Nano—
TALOS6 kg

Total DOF

Sanbot Nano8
TALOS32

Arm DOF

Sanbot Nano10
TALOS7

Hand DOF

Sanbot Nano10
TALOS1

Bimanual Coordination

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSfull bimanual

Tool Use

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSproduction validated

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS

Compute Platform

Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
TALOSIntel Core i7

VLM Capable

Sanbot Nanonone
TALOSnone

Imitation Learning

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSNo

Teleoperation

Sanbot Nanojoystick
TALOSjoystick

Programming

Sanbot Nanocode_python, teleoperation
TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces

Battery & Power

Runtime

Sanbot Nano10 hrs
TALOS1.5 hrs

Battery Capacity

Sanbot Nano0.3 kWh
TALOS1.1 kWh

Battery Swap

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSNo

Safety

Force-Limited Arms

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSYes

Fall Recovery

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSYes

Human Detection Method

Sanbot Nanovision human
TALOSmulti modal

Safe Speed Near Humans

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSsoftware_defined

Software

SDK Languages

Sanbot NanoPython
TALOSC++, Python

ROS Support

Sanbot Nanoros1 community
TALOSros2 vendor

Simulation Platforms

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSROS

Open API

Sanbot Nano—
TALOSclosed

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

Sanbot Nanoproduction pilot
TALOSproduction pilot

Commercial

Price (USD)

Sanbot Nano$2,800 USD
TALOS$900,000 USD

Price Tier

Sanbot Nano10-20K
TALOS150K+

Pricing Model

Sanbot Nanocapex
TALOS—

Applications

Sanbot Nanohome, education, healthcare, public_service
TALOSResearch platform

	Sanbot NanohumanoidSanbot Innovation Technology 63.7Robo Score	TALOShumanoidPAL Robotics 68.8Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Spain
Year First Available	2017	2017
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$2,800 USD	$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	4 hrs	1.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	90.2 mm	175 mm
Weight (values differ)	19 kg	95 kg
Mobility Type (values differ)	wheeled	bipedal
Humanoid Subtype (values differ)	wheeled humanoid	full bipedal
Walking Speed (values differ)	0.8 m/s	3 m/s
Running Capable (values differ)	—	static walk
Stair Climbing (values differ)	none	production ready
Terrain (values differ)	flat_indoor	rough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	75 kg	6 kg
Payload (Peak) (values differ)	—	6 kg
Total DOF (values differ)	8	32
Arm DOF (values differ)	10	7
Hand DOF (values differ)	10	1
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	—	full bimanual
Tool Use (values differ)	—	production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53	Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform (values differ)	Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53	Intel Core i7
VLM Capable	none	none
Imitation Learning (values differ)	—	No
Teleoperation (values differ)	joystick	joystick
Programming (values differ)	code_python, teleoperation	ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	10 hrs	1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity (values differ)	0.3 kWh	1.1 kWh
Battery Swap (values differ)	—	No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms (values differ)	—	Yes
Fall Recovery (values differ)	—	Yes
Human Detection Method (values differ)	vision human	multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ)	—	software_defined
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python	C++, Python
ROS Support (values differ)	ros1 community	ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms (values differ)	—	ROS
Open API (values differ)	—	closed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity	production pilot	production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$2,800 USD	$900,000 USD
Price Tier (values differ)	10-20K	150K+
Pricing Model (values differ)	capex	—
Applications (values differ)	home, education, healthcare, public_service	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, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Sanbot Nano	TALOS
Investment	$2,800	$900,000
Payback period	< 1 mo	216.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$247,200	-$650,000
ROI (5 yr)	+8829%	-72%

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 Sanbot Nano and TALOS?

Sanbot Nano is made by Sanbot Innovation Technology, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

When were Sanbot Nano and TALOS launched?

Sanbot Nano launched in 2017. TALOS launched in 2017.

How much does Sanbot Nano cost compared to TALOS?

Sanbot Nano is listed at $2,800. TALOS is listed at $900,000.

How do Sanbot Nano and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?

Sanbot Nano scores 63.7 on the Robo Score. TALOS scores 68.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

What is the payload difference between Sanbot Nano and TALOS?

Sanbot Nano carries up to 75 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.

Are Sanbot Nano 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 Sanbot Nano 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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Sanbot Nano 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 Robo Score is calculated.