TORO vs Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision
Side-by-side comparison of TORO (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TOROGermany
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionChina
Year First Available
- TORO2013
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Verified Deployments
- TORO0 Deployments
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TOROContact for quote
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision$65,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TORO1 hrs
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision3 hrs
Availability Status
- TOROACTIVE
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- TORO76 kg
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision60 kg
Height
- TORO174 mm
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision1720 mm
Mobility Type
- TORObipedal
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Humanoid Subtype
- TOROresearch platform
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Walking Speed
- TORO0.5 m/s
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision2 m/s
Running Capable
- TOROdynamic walk
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Stair Climbing
- TOROdemo only
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Terrain
- TOROflat_indoor, mild_incline
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- TORO10 kg
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Total DOF
- TORO39
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision21
Arm DOF
- TORO6
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision4
Hand DOF
- TORO6
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- TOROTwo Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision275 TOPS
Programming
- TORO—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionROS2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- TORO1 hrs
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision3 hrs
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- TOROYes
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Software
SDK Languages
- TORO—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionROS2
ROS Support
- TOROros2 community
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- TOROprototype
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TOROContact for quote
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision$65,000
Price Tier
- TORO—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision40-80K
Pricing Model
- TORO—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Visionpurchase
Warranty
- TORO—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision1 yrs
Applications
- TOROassembly, research
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 76 kg | 60 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 1720 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | demo only | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 39 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head | 275 TOPS |
| Programming (values differ) | — | ROS2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Open API, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes TORO and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision?
TORO is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE. Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do TORO and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TORO scores 28/100. Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision scores 33/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TORO and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision 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 TORO and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision?
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
TORO vs Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision 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.