TALOS vs TM Xplore I
Side-by-side comparison of TALOS (PAL Robotics) and TM Xplore I (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TALOSSpain
- TM Xplore ITaiwan
Year First Available
- TALOS2017
- TM Xplore I2025
Verified Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
- TM Xplore I0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- TM Xplore I$25,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- TM Xplore I2 hrs
Availability Status
- TALOSACTIVE
- TM Xplore IACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- TALOS95 kg
- TM Xplore I33.3 kg
Height
- TALOS175 mm
- TM Xplore I1600 mm
Mobility Type
- TALOSbipedal
- TM Xplore Iwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- TALOSfull bipedal
- TM Xplore Iwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- TALOS3 m/s
- TM Xplore I0.8 m/s
Running Capable
- TALOSstatic walk
- TM Xplore I—
Stair Climbing
- TALOSproduction ready
- TM Xplore I—
Terrain
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
- TM Xplore Iflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TALOS6 kg
- TM Xplore I20 kg
Payload (Peak)
- TALOS6 kg
- TM Xplore I—
Total DOF
- TALOS32
- TM Xplore I22
Arm DOF
- TALOS7
- TM Xplore I—
Hand DOF
- TALOS1
- TM Xplore I5
Bimanual Coordination
- TALOSfull bimanual
- TM Xplore I—
Tool Use
- TALOSproduction validated
- TM Xplore I—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
- TM Xplore INVIDIA Jetson Orin
Compute Platform
- TALOSIntel Core i7
- TM Xplore I—
VLM Capable
- TALOSnone
- TM Xplore INo
Imitation Learning
- TALOSNo
- TM Xplore INo
Teleoperation
- TALOSjoystick
- TM Xplore I—
Programming
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
- TM Xplore IAPI/SDK for task programming and customization
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- TM Xplore I2 hrs
Battery Capacity
- TALOS1.1 kWh
- TM Xplore I—
Battery Swap
- TALOSNo
- TM Xplore I—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TALOSYes
- TM Xplore I—
Fall Recovery
- TALOSYes
- TM Xplore I—
Human Detection Method
- TALOSmulti modal
- TM Xplore I—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- TALOSsoftware_defined
- TM Xplore I—
Software
SDK Languages
- TALOSC++, Python
- TM Xplore IPython
ROS Support
- TALOSros2 vendor
- TM Xplore INo
Simulation Platforms
- TALOSROS
- TM Xplore I—
Open API
- TALOSclosed
- TM Xplore IYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TALOSproduction pilot
- TM Xplore Iprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- TM Xplore I$25,000 USD
Price Tier
- TALOS150K+
- TM Xplore I40-80K
Applications
- TALOSResearch platform
- TM Xplore Iinspection, quality_control
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $900,000 USD | $25,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 95 kg | 33.3 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 1600 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, mild_incline | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 6 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 22 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS | NVIDIA Jetson Orin |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces | API/SDK for task programming and customization |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 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 | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | ROS | — |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $900,000 USD | $25,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Applications (values differ) | Research platform | inspection, quality_control |
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 | TALOS | TM Xplore I |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $900,000 | $25,000 |
| Payback period | 216.0 mo | 6.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$650,000 | $225,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -72% | +900% |
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 TM Xplore I?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. TM Xplore I is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were TALOS and TM Xplore I launched?
TALOS launched in 2017. TM Xplore I launched in 2025.
How much does TALOS cost compared to TM Xplore I?
TALOS is listed at $900,000. TM Xplore I is listed at $25,000.
How do TALOS and TM Xplore I compare on the Robo Score?
TALOS scores 68.8 on the Robo Score. TM Xplore I scores 47.9. 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 TM Xplore I?
TALOS carries up to 6 kg. TM Xplore I carries up to 20 kg.
Are TALOS and TM Xplore I 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 TM Xplore I?
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 TM Xplore I 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.