TALOS vs Tien Kung 2.0
Side-by-side comparison of TALOS (PAL Robotics) and Tien Kung 2.0 (X-Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TALOSSpain
- Tien Kung 2.0China
Year First Available
- TALOS2017
- Tien Kung 2.02024
Verified Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
- Tien Kung 2.00 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- Tien Kung 2.0$41,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Tien Kung 2.02.5 hrs
Availability Status
- TALOSACTIVE
- Tien Kung 2.0ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- TALOS175 mm
- Tien Kung 2.0160 mm
Weight
- TALOS95 kg
- Tien Kung 2.050 kg
Mobility Type
- TALOSbipedal
- Tien Kung 2.0bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- TALOSfull bipedal
- Tien Kung 2.0full bipedal
Walking Speed
- TALOS3 m/s
- Tien Kung 2.01.7 m/s
Running Capable
- TALOSstatic walk
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Stair Climbing
- TALOSproduction ready
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Terrain
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
- Tien Kung 2.0flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TALOS6 kg
- Tien Kung 2.010 kg
Payload (Peak)
- TALOS6 kg
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Total DOF
- TALOS32
- Tien Kung 2.020
Arm DOF
- TALOS7
- Tien Kung 2.07
Hand DOF
- TALOS1
- Tien Kung 2.05
Bimanual Coordination
- TALOSfull bimanual
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Tool Use
- TALOSproduction validated
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
- Tien Kung 2.0Intel i7
Compute Platform
- TALOSIntel Core i7
- Tien Kung 2.0—
VLM Capable
- TALOSnone
- Tien Kung 2.0No
Foundation Models
- TALOS—
- Tien Kung 2.0false
Imitation Learning
- TALOSNo
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Teleoperation
- TALOSjoystick
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Programming
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
- Tien Kung 2.0ROS 2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Tien Kung 2.08 hrs
Battery Capacity
- TALOS1.1 kWh
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Battery Swap
- TALOSNo
- Tien Kung 2.0No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TALOSYes
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Fall Recovery
- TALOSYes
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Human Detection Method
- TALOSmulti modal
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- TALOSsoftware_defined
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Software
SDK Languages
- TALOSC++, Python
- Tien Kung 2.0Python, C++
ROS Support
- TALOSros2 vendor
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Simulation Platforms
- TALOSROS
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Open API
- TALOSclosed
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TALOSproduction pilot
- Tien Kung 2.0commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- Tien Kung 2.0$41,000 USD
Price Tier
- TALOS150K+
- Tien Kung 2.040-80K
Warranty
- TALOS—
- Tien Kung 2.02 yrs
Applications
- TALOSResearch platform
- Tien Kung 2.0research, eldercare_assistance, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $900,000 USD | $41,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 95 kg | 50 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, mild_incline | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 6 kg | 10 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 20 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | Yes |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS | Intel i7 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces | ROS 2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.1 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap | No | 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 | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | ROS | — |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $900,000 USD | $41,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | Research platform | research, eldercare_assistance, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, 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, 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 | TALOS | Tien Kung 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $900,000 | $41,000 |
| Payback period | 216.0 mo | 9.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$650,000 | $209,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -72% | +510% |
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 TALOS and Tien Kung 2.0?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Tien Kung 2.0 is made by X-Humanoid, based in CN.
When were TALOS and Tien Kung 2.0 launched?
TALOS launched in 2017. Tien Kung 2.0 launched in 2024.
How much does TALOS cost compared to Tien Kung 2.0?
TALOS is listed at $900,000. Tien Kung 2.0 is listed at $41,000.
How do TALOS and Tien Kung 2.0 compare on the Robo Score?
TALOS scores 68.8 on the Robo Score. Tien Kung 2.0 scores 59.5. 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 TALOS and Tien Kung 2.0?
TALOS carries up to 6 kg. Tien Kung 2.0 carries up to 5 kg.
Are TALOS and Tien Kung 2.0 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 TALOS and Tien Kung 2.0?
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
TALOS vs Tien Kung 2.0 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.