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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TALOS68.8

TM Xplore I47.9

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

Height

TALOS175 mm
TM Xplore I1600 mm

Weight

TALOS95 kg
TM Xplore I33.3 kg

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

	TALOShumanoidPAL Robotics 68.8Robo Score	TM Xplore IhumanoidTechman Robot Inc. 47.9Robo Score
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 Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	1.5 hrs	2 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	175 mm	1600 mm
Weight (values differ)	95 kg	33.3 kg
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

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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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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.