TALOS vs X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus
Side-by-side comparison of TALOS (PAL Robotics) and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus (X-Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TALOSSpain
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusChina
Year First Available
- TALOS2017
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Verified Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Availability Status
- TALOSACTIVE
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- TALOS175 mm
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus1630 mm
Weight
- TALOS95 kg
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Mobility Type
- TALOSbipedal
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- TALOSfull bipedal
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- TALOS3 m/s
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus1.7 m/s
Running Capable
- TALOSstatic walk
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Stair Climbing
- TALOSproduction ready
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Terrain
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TALOS6 kg
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Payload (Peak)
- TALOS6 kg
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Total DOF
- TALOS32
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus54
Arm DOF
- TALOS7
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Hand DOF
- TALOS1
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Bimanual Coordination
- TALOSfull bimanual
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Tool Use
- TALOSproduction validated
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Compute Platform
- TALOSIntel Core i7
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
VLM Capable
- TALOSnone
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Imitation Learning
- TALOSNo
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Teleoperation
- TALOSjoystick
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Programming
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Pluscode_ros, code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Battery Capacity
- TALOS1.1 kWh
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Battery Swap
- TALOSNo
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TALOSYes
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Fall Recovery
- TALOSYes
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Human Detection Method
- TALOSmulti modal
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- TALOSsoftware_defined
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Software
SDK Languages
- TALOSC++, Python
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Pluscode_ros, code_python
ROS Support
- TALOSros2 vendor
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusYes
Simulation Platforms
- TALOSROS
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Open API
- TALOSclosed
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TALOSproduction pilot
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Pluscommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 PlusContact for quote
Price Tier
- TALOS150K+
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus—
Applications
- TALOSResearch platform
- X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plusresearch, hazardous_env
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 1630 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 95 kg | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, mild_incline | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 54 |
| 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 | code_ros, code_python |
| 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 | code_ros, code_python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | ROS | — |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $900,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Applications (values differ) | Research platform | research, hazardous_env |
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 | X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $900,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 216.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$650,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -72% | — |
X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes TALOS and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus is made by X-Humanoid, based in CN.
How do TALOS and X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus compare on the Robo Score?
TALOS scores 68.8 on the Robo Score. X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus scores 56.5. 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 X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus 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 X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus?
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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TALOS vs X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 Plus 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.