Side-by-side comparison of T800 (EngineAI Robotics) and TALOS (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country

Year First Available

Verified Deployments

Price Range (USD)

Battery / Shift Runtime

Availability Status

Weight

Height

Mobility Type

Humanoid Subtype

Walking Speed

Running Capable

Stair Climbing

Terrain

Payload

Payload (Peak)

Total DOF

Arm DOF

Hand DOF

Bimanual Coordination

Tool Use

Onboard Compute

Compute Platform

VLM Capable

Imitation Learning

Teleoperation

Programming

Runtime

Battery Capacity

Battery Swap

Force-Limited Arms

Fall Recovery

Human Detection Method

Safe Speed Near Humans

SDK Languages

ROS Support

Simulation Platforms

Open API

Deployment Maturity

Price (USD)

Price Tier

Pricing Model

Applications

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $40,500 | $980,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 85 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 180 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | rough_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 7 kg | 6 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 21 kg | 6 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 31 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 11 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AGX Orin 64G | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Tesla custom | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | teleoperation | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.3 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) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | ROS |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $40,500 | $980,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 500k_plus | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics_warehouse, hospitality, human-robot_collaboration | 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, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
Frequently asked
T800 is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN. TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
T800 launched in 2025. TALOS launched in 2017.
T800 is listed at $40,500. TALOS is listed at $980,000.
T800 scores 72/100. TALOS scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
T800 carries up to 20 kg. TALOS carries up to 6 kg.
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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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T800 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.