Stretch 3 vs TIAGo
Side-by-side comparison of Stretch 3 (Hello Robot) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Stretch 3United States
- TIAGoSpain
Year First Available
- Stretch 3—
- TIAGo2016
Verified Deployments
- Stretch 30 Deployments
- TIAGo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Stretch 3$24,950 USD
- TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Stretch 32.5 hrs
- TIAGo5 hrs
Availability Status
- Stretch 3ACTIVE
- TIAGoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Stretch 32 kg
- TIAGo3 kg
Max Speed
- Stretch 3—
- TIAGo1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Stretch 3—
- TIAGofully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $24,950 USD | $29,000–$100,370 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 2 kg | 3 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
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 | Stretch 3 | TIAGo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $24,950 | $64,685 |
| Payback period | 6.0 mo | 15.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $225,050 | $185,315 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +902% | +286% |
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 Stretch 3 and TIAGo?
Stretch 3 is made by Hello Robot, based in US. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do Stretch 3 and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?
Stretch 3 grades BBB 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 Stretch 3 and TIAGo?
Stretch 3 carries up to 2 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.
Are Stretch 3 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 Stretch 3 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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Stretch 3 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.