TALOS vs Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type
Side-by-side comparison of TALOS (PAL Robotics) and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type (Cyberdyne) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TALOSSpain
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeJapan
Year First Available
- TALOS2017
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type2022
Verified Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TALOS$980,000
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type1 hrs
Availability Status
- TALOSACTIVE
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- TALOS175 mm
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type123 mm
Weight
- TALOS95 kg
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type14 kg
Mobility Type
- TALOSbipedal
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typestatic
Humanoid Subtype
- TALOSfull bipedal
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typeother
Walking Speed
- TALOS3 m/s
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Running Capable
- TALOSstatic walk
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Stair Climbing
- TALOSproduction ready
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Terrain
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typepublic services, medical, healthcare
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TALOS6 kg
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type100 kg
Payload (Peak)
- TALOS6 kg
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Total DOF
- TALOS32
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Arm DOF
- TALOS7
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Hand DOF
- TALOS1
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Bimanual Coordination
- TALOSfull bimanual
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Tool Use
- TALOSproduction validated
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Compute Platform
- TALOSIntel Core i7
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
VLM Capable
- TALOSnone
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Imitation Learning
- TALOSNo
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Teleoperation
- TALOSjoystick
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Programming
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type1 hrs
Battery Capacity
- TALOS1.1 kWh
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Battery Swap
- TALOSNo
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TALOSYes
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Fall Recovery
- TALOSYes
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Human Detection Method
- TALOSmulti modal
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- TALOSsoftware_defined
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Software
SDK Languages
- TALOSC++, Python
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
ROS Support
- TALOSros2 vendor
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Simulation Platforms
- TALOSROS
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Open API
- TALOSclosed
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TALOSproduction pilot
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typecommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TALOS$980,000
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeContact for quote
Price Tier
- TALOS150K+
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type10-20K
Pricing Model
- TALOS—
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typelease
Applications
- TALOSResearch platform
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typehospitality, eldercare_assistance, healthcare, rehabilitation
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $980,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 123 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 95 kg | 14 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| 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 | public services, medical, healthcare |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 6 kg | 100 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 | 1 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 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $980,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | lease |
| Applications (values differ) | Research platform | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, healthcare, rehabilitation |
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, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes TALOS and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP.
When were TALOS and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type launched?
TALOS launched in 2017. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type launched in 2022.
How do TALOS and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TALOS scores 100/100. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type scores 74/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between TALOS and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type?
TALOS carries up to 6 kg. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type carries up to 100 kg.
Are TALOS and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type 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 Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type?
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 Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.