Sharpa Wave vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of Sharpa Wave (Sharpa Pte Ltd.) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Sharpa WaveSingapore
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS2017
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Sharpa WaveContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Sharpa WaveACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS175 mm
Weight
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS95 kg
Mobility Type
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Sharpa Wavedexterous hand
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- Sharpa Wavecode_python, code_ros
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Sharpa Wavecode_python, code_ros
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- Sharpa WaveYes
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- Sharpa WaveYes
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Sharpa WaveContact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- Sharpa Wave—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- Sharpa Waveembodied AI research, integration into robots
- TALOSResearch platform
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Singapore | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | dexterous hand | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | — | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 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) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | embodied AI research, integration into robots | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, 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, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Sharpa Wave | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
Sharpa Wave 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Sharpa Wave and TALOS?
Sharpa Wave is made by Sharpa Pte Ltd., based in SG. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
What is the payload difference between Sharpa Wave and TALOS?
Sharpa Wave carries up to 40 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are Sharpa Wave 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 Sharpa Wave 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
Sharpa Wave 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.