TALOS vs TWH020
Side-by-side comparison of TALOS (PAL Robotics) and TWH020 (Topstar) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TALOSSpain
- TWH020China
Year First Available
- TALOS2017
- TWH020—
Verified Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
- TWH0200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- TWH020Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- TWH020—
Availability Status
- TALOSACTIVE
- TWH020ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- TALOS175 mm
- TWH020—
Weight
- TALOS95 kg
- TWH020—
Mobility Type
- TALOSbipedal
- TWH020—
Humanoid Subtype
- TALOSfull bipedal
- TWH020—
Walking Speed
- TALOS3 m/s
- TWH020—
Running Capable
- TALOSstatic walk
- TWH020—
Stair Climbing
- TALOSproduction ready
- TWH020—
Terrain
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
- TWH020—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TALOS6 kg
- TWH020—
Payload (Peak)
- TALOS6 kg
- TWH020—
Total DOF
- TALOS32
- TWH020—
Arm DOF
- TALOS7
- TWH020—
Hand DOF
- TALOS1
- TWH020—
Bimanual Coordination
- TALOSfull bimanual
- TWH020—
Tool Use
- TALOSproduction validated
- TWH020—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
- TWH020—
Compute Platform
- TALOSIntel Core i7
- TWH020—
VLM Capable
- TALOSnone
- TWH020—
Imitation Learning
- TALOSNo
- TWH020—
Teleoperation
- TALOSjoystick
- TWH020—
Programming
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
- TWH020—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- TWH020—
Battery Capacity
- TALOS1.1 kWh
- TWH020—
Battery Swap
- TALOSNo
- TWH020—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TALOSYes
- TWH020—
Fall Recovery
- TALOSYes
- TWH020—
Human Detection Method
- TALOSmulti modal
- TWH020—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- TALOSsoftware_defined
- TWH020—
Software
SDK Languages
- TALOSC++, Python
- TWH020—
ROS Support
- TALOSros2 vendor
- TWH020—
Simulation Platforms
- TALOSROS
- TWH020—
Open API
- TALOSclosed
- TWH020—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TALOSproduction pilot
- TWH020—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- TWH020Contact for quote
Price Tier
- TALOS150K+
- TWH020—
Applications
- TALOSResearch platform
- TWH020—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $900,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 95 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, mild_incline | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 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) | production pilot | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $900,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Applications (values differ) | 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 | TALOS | TWH020 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $900,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 216.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$650,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -72% | — |
TWH020 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes TALOS and TWH020?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. TWH020 is made by Topstar, based in CN.
How do TALOS and TWH020 compare on the Robo Score?
TALOS scores 68.8 on the Robo Score. TWH020 scores 35.8. 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.
Are TALOS and TWH020 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 TWH020?
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 TWH020 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.