TIAGo vs TurtleBot
Side-by-side comparison of TIAGo (PAL Robotics) and TurtleBot (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TIAGoSpain
- TurtleBotUnited States
Year First Available
- TIAGo2016
- TurtleBot2011
Verified Deployments
- TIAGo0 Deployments
- TurtleBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TIAGo$29,000–$100,370
- TurtleBot$1,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TIAGo5 hrs
- TurtleBot2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- TIAGoACTIVE
- TurtleBotACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $29,000–$100,370 | $1,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes TIAGo and TurtleBot?
TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. TurtleBot is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
When were TIAGo and TurtleBot launched?
TIAGo launched in 2016. TurtleBot launched in 2011.
How do TIAGo and TurtleBot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TIAGo scores 59/100. TurtleBot scores 69/100. 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 TIAGo and TurtleBot?
TIAGo carries up to 3 kg. TurtleBot carries up to 5 kg.
Are TIAGo and TurtleBot comparable?
TIAGo is categorized as Mobile Manipulator; TurtleBot as Amr Warehouse. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Mobile Manipulator And Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Mobile Manipulator And Amr Warehouse TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between TIAGo and TurtleBot?
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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
TIAGo vs TurtleBot compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator and amr-warehouse categories. 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.