TALOS vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of TALOS (PAL Robotics) and Walker S1 (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TALOSSpain
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- TALOS2017
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- TALOSACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- TALOS175 mm
- Walker S1130 mm
Weight
- TALOS95 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Mobility Type
- TALOSbipedal
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- TALOSfull bipedal
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- TALOS3 m/s
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Running Capable
- TALOSstatic walk
- Walker S1—
Stair Climbing
- TALOSproduction ready
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TALOS6 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Payload (Peak)
- TALOS6 kg
- Walker S1—
Total DOF
- TALOS32
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- TALOS7
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- TALOS1
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- TALOS—
- Walker S160 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- TALOSfull bimanual
- Walker S1Yes
Tool Use
- TALOSproduction validated
- Walker S1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
Compute Platform
- TALOSIntel Core i7
- Walker S1—
VLM Capable
- TALOSnone
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- TALOS—
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- TALOSNo
- Walker S1No
Teleoperation
- TALOSjoystick
- Walker S1—
Programming
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Battery Capacity
- TALOS1.1 kWh
- Walker S1—
Battery Swap
- TALOSNo
- Walker S1No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TALOSYes
- Walker S1—
Fall Recovery
- TALOSYes
- Walker S1—
Human Detection Method
- TALOSmulti modal
- Walker S1—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- TALOSsoftware_defined
- Walker S1—
Software
SDK Languages
- TALOSC++, Python
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- TALOSros2 vendor
- Walker S1Yes
Simulation Platforms
- TALOSROS
- Walker S1—
Open API
- TALOSclosed
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TALOSproduction pilot
- Walker S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- TALOS150K+
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- TALOS—
- Walker S1purchase
Warranty
- TALOS—
- Walker S12 yrs
Applications
- TALOSResearch platform
- Walker S1service, entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 95 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 0.8 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, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 6 kg | 10 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 41 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| 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 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | ROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 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 |
| 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 | $75,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | Research platform | service, entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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 | Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $900,000 | $75,000 |
| Payback period | 216.0 mo | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$650,000 | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -72% | +233% |
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 Walker S1?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were TALOS and Walker S1 launched?
TALOS launched in 2017. Walker S1 launched in 2024.
How much does TALOS cost compared to Walker S1?
TALOS is listed at $900,000. Walker S1 is listed at $75,000.
How do TALOS and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
TALOS scores 68.8 on the Robo Score. Walker S1 scores 69.6. 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 Walker S1?
TALOS carries up to 6 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are TALOS and Walker S1 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 Walker S1?
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 Walker S1 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.