TIAGo Head vs TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US]
Side-by-side comparison of TIAGo Head (PAL Robotics) and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] (TurtleBot) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TIAGo HeadSpain
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…South Korea
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Year First Available
- TIAGo Head2015
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…2022
Verified Deployments
- TIAGo Head0 Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TIAGo HeadContact for quote
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…$1,643
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TIAGo Head10 hrs
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…2 hrs
Availability Status
- TIAGo HeadACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- TIAGo Head0.5 kg
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…30 kg
Max Speed
- TIAGo Head1 m/s
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…0.3 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $1,643 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 30 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes TIAGo Head and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US]?
TIAGo Head is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] is made by TurtleBot, based in KR.
When were TIAGo Head and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] launched?
TIAGo Head launched in 2015. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] launched in 2022.
How do TIAGo Head and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TIAGo Head scores 59/100. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TIAGo Head and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between TIAGo Head and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US]?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
TIAGo Head vs TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] compares two robots in the research 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.