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TALOS

Built by PAL Robotics · Spain

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The TALOS is a Humanoid robot developed by PAL Robotics (Spain), launched 2017, priced at $900,000 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 175 cm, weight 95 kg, mobility bipedal.

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Commercial maturity15%100/100
Deployment footprint22%unknown
Proven track record9%90/100
Spec completeness11%100/100
Company financial health15%unknown
Company maturity4%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio4%92/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown
Market momentum1%unknown

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Overview

TALOS is an advanced humanoid designed to perform complex tasks in research and industrial settings. It uses torque control to move its limbs and can walk on uneven terrain, sense its environment, and operate power tools. With 32 high-torque motors, it can lift 6 kilograms per arm and complete tasks such as drilling or screwing.

Flagship features

  • Advanced humanoid robot designed for research
  • Fully torque-controllable with torque sensor feedback in all joints
  • Developed in ROS
  • Simulation model available at http://wiki.ros.org/Robots/TALOS
  • Premium software available for whole-body control, navigation, HRI skills, and teleoperation

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2004

PAL Robotics blog post on StockBot inventory management

Price

$900,000

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
175 cm
Weight
95 kg
Mobility
bipedal
Walking speed
3 m/s
Total DOF
32
DOF / arm
7
DOF / hand
1
Payload
6 kg
Lifting capacity
6 kg
Battery
1.5 h
Hot-swap battery
No
Onboard compute
Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS
Sensors
6-axis Force/Torque sensors, Encoders in all joints, IMU
LiDAR
No
F/T sensors
Yes
VLM on-board
Yes
Imitation learning
No
Bimanual
Yes
Stair climbing
Yes
Terrain
rough_indoor, mild_incline
Programming
ROS Control,Ethernet,Research-grade interfaces
ROS 1
Yes
API / SDK
Yes
SDK languages
C++, Python
Maturity
production pilot
Environments
indoor
Industries
manufacturing
Price tier
150K+
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Company profile

Founded
2004

Detailed specifications

Other3
Sub Category
bipedal
Company Country
Spain
Additional Information
- Advanced humanoid robot designed for research - Fully torque-controllable with torque sensor feedback in all joints - Developed in ROS - Simulation model available at http://wiki.ros.org/Robots/TALOS - Premium software available for whole-body control, navigation, HRI skills, and teleoperation

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Company milestones

  • Jan 2026LaunchPAL Robotics blog post on StockBot inventory management
  • Sep 2025MilestoneKangaroo Pro promoted for Asia events
  • Sep 2025MilestoneCO-HAND pilot project starts
  • Nov 2024MilestoneTALOS featured at Humanoids 2024 in Nancy
  • Dec 2023MilestonePAL Robotics participated in Humanoids 2023 in Austin
  • Mar 2021DeploymentARI in user pilots at Clinica Humana
  • 2024Milestone20th anniversary
  • 2023MilestoneStockBot featured at NRF 2023

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PAL Robotics | TALOS in action

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the TALOS?
The TALOS is developed by PAL Robotics, based in Spain.
What type of robot is the TALOS?
The TALOS is a Humanoid robot made by PAL Robotics.
How much does the TALOS cost?
The TALOS is priced $900,000 USD.
When was the TALOS launched?
The TALOS was launched in 2017.
What are the key specifications of the TALOS?
Key specifications of the TALOS: form factor full bipedal, height 175 cm, weight 95 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 3 m/s.

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