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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Stretch 3BBB

TIAGoA

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

	Stretch 3mobile-manipulatorHello Robot BBBRobo Index	TIAGomobile-manipulatorPAL Robotics ARobo Index
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 (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	2.5 hrs	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	2 kg	3 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	—	1 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	fully autonomous

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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.