天链人形机器人T1 vs TALOS
Side-by-side comparison of 天链人形机器人T1 (TLI Robot) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 天链人形机器人T1China
- TALOSSpain
Year First Available
- 天链人形机器人T12024
- TALOS2017
Verified Deployments
- 天链人形机器人T10 Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 天链人形机器人T1Contact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- 天链人形机器人T1ACTIVE
- TALOSACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- 天链人形机器人T143 kg
- TALOS95 kg
Height
- 天链人形机器人T1160 mm
- TALOS175 mm
Mobility Type
- 天链人形机器人T1bipedal
- TALOSbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 天链人形机器人T1full bipedal
- TALOSfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 天链人形机器人T12.2 m/s
- TALOS3 m/s
Running Capable
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSproduction ready
Terrain
- 天链人形机器人T1defense, education
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 天链人形机器人T18 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Payload (Peak)
- 天链人形机器人T116 kg
- TALOS6 kg
Total DOF
- 天链人形机器人T171
- TALOS32
Arm DOF
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOS7
Hand DOF
- 天链人形机器人T13
- TALOS1
Bimanual Coordination
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSfull bimanual
Tool Use
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Compute Platform
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSnone
Imitation Learning
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSNo
Teleoperation
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSjoystick
Programming
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOS1.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOS1.1 kWh
Battery Swap
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSYes
Fall Recovery
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSYes
Human Detection Method
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSsoftware_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSC++, Python
ROS Support
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSROS
Open API
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOSclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 天链人形机器人T1prototype
- TALOSproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 天链人形机器人T1Contact for quote
- TALOS$900,000 USD
Price Tier
- 天链人形机器人T1—
- TALOS150K+
Applications
- 天链人形机器人T1research, hazardous_env
- TALOSResearch platform
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 43 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 160 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | defense, education | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 8 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 16 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 71 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 3 | 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) | — | 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) | — | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $900,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Applications (values differ) | research, hazardous_env | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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 | 天链人形机器人T1 | TALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $900,000 |
| Payback period | — | 216.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$650,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
天链人形机器人T1 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes 天链人形机器人T1 and TALOS?
天链人形机器人T1 is made by TLI Robot, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were 天链人形机器人T1 and TALOS launched?
天链人形机器人T1 launched in 2024. TALOS launched in 2017.
How do 天链人形机器人T1 and TALOS compare on the Robo Score?
天链人形机器人T1 scores 49.3 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 天链人形机器人T1 and TALOS?
天链人形机器人T1 carries up to 8 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Are 天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1 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
天链人形机器人T1 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.