TALOS vs Xiaomi CyberOne
Side-by-side comparison of TALOS (PAL Robotics) and Xiaomi CyberOne (Xiaomi) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TALOSSpain
- Xiaomi CyberOneChina
Year First Available
- TALOS2017
- Xiaomi CyberOne2023
Verified Deployments
- TALOS0 Deployments
- Xiaomi CyberOne0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- Xiaomi CyberOne$104,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Xiaomi CyberOne3 hrs
Availability Status
- TALOSACTIVE
- Xiaomi CyberOneACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- TALOS175 mm
- Xiaomi CyberOne177 mm
Weight
- TALOS95 kg
- Xiaomi CyberOne52 kg
Mobility Type
- TALOSbipedal
- Xiaomi CyberOnebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- TALOSfull bipedal
- Xiaomi CyberOnefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- TALOS3 m/s
- Xiaomi CyberOne1 m/s
Running Capable
- TALOSstatic walk
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Stair Climbing
- TALOSproduction ready
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Terrain
- TALOSrough_indoor, mild_incline
- Xiaomi CyberOneflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TALOS6 kg
- Xiaomi CyberOne1.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- TALOS6 kg
- Xiaomi CyberOne1.5 kg
Total DOF
- TALOS32
- Xiaomi CyberOne21
Arm DOF
- TALOS7
- Xiaomi CyberOne4
Hand DOF
- TALOS1
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Bimanual Coordination
- TALOSfull bimanual
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Tool Use
- TALOSproduction validated
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TALOSUbuntu LTS, Real Time OS
- Xiaomi CyberOneMiAI engine
Compute Platform
- TALOSIntel Core i7
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
VLM Capable
- TALOSnone
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Imitation Learning
- TALOSNo
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Teleoperation
- TALOSjoystick
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Programming
- TALOSROS Control, Ethernet, Research-grade interfaces
- Xiaomi CyberOneprogramming_by_demonstration
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TALOS1.5 hrs
- Xiaomi CyberOne3 hrs
Battery Capacity
- TALOS1.1 kWh
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Battery Swap
- TALOSNo
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TALOSYes
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Fall Recovery
- TALOSYes
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Human Detection Method
- TALOSmulti modal
- Xiaomi CyberOnevision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- TALOSsoftware_defined
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Software
SDK Languages
- TALOSC++, Python
- Xiaomi CyberOneprogramming_by_demonstration
ROS Support
- TALOSros2 vendor
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Simulation Platforms
- TALOSROS
- Xiaomi CyberOne—
Open API
- TALOSclosed
- Xiaomi CyberOneNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TALOSproduction pilot
- Xiaomi CyberOneproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TALOS$900,000 USD
- Xiaomi CyberOne$104,000 USD
Price Tier
- TALOS150K+
- Xiaomi CyberOne80-150K
Pricing Model
- TALOS—
- Xiaomi CyberOnepurchase
Applications
- TALOSResearch platform
- Xiaomi CyberOneeldercare_assistance, hospitality
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $900,000 USD | $104,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 177 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 95 kg | 52 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1 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 | 1.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 6 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS | MiAI engine |
| 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 | programming_by_demonstration |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 3 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 | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | software_defined | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++, Python | programming_by_demonstration |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | ROS | — |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $900,000 USD | $104,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | Research platform | eldercare_assistance, hospitality |
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
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 | Xiaomi CyberOne |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $900,000 | $104,000 |
| Payback period | 216.0 mo | 25.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$650,000 | $146,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -72% | +140% |
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 Xiaomi CyberOne?
TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Xiaomi CyberOne is made by Xiaomi, based in CN.
When were TALOS and Xiaomi CyberOne launched?
TALOS launched in 2017. Xiaomi CyberOne launched in 2023.
How much does TALOS cost compared to Xiaomi CyberOne?
TALOS is listed at $900,000. Xiaomi CyberOne is listed at $104,000.
How do TALOS and Xiaomi CyberOne compare on the Robo Score?
TALOS scores 68.8 on the Robo Score. Xiaomi CyberOne scores 62.9. 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 Xiaomi CyberOne?
TALOS carries up to 6 kg. Xiaomi CyberOne carries up to 3.18 kg.
Are TALOS and Xiaomi CyberOne 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 Xiaomi CyberOne?
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 Xiaomi CyberOne 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.