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TIAGo Head

Built by PAL Robotics · Spain

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The TIAGo Head is a Research robot developed by PAL Robotics (Spain), launched 2015.

RoboScore

43.0/ 100

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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%96/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%92/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2015. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

TIAGo Head is an advanced Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) platform that blends social robotics with conversational AI capabilities. Part of PAL Robotics Hall of Fame, it is conceived for advanced HRI development and applied in interactive platforms.

At a glance

  • Built for visual inspection and sample handling
  • Used across research and education
  • Navigates using LiDAR SLAM and vision
  • Programmed through python and ROS
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2004

PAL Robotics blog post on StockBot inventory management

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Specifications

Category: Research
Payload
0.5 kg
Speed
1 m/s
Weight
5.75 kg
Battery
10 h
Launch year
2015
Price
Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2004

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Sub Category
social robot head
Movement & precision2
Dof
2
Max Speed M S
1.5
Controls & integration7
Api Available
true
Ros Compatible
true
Compatible Vision
head front camera
Software Platform
PAL Interaction Simulator
Training Required
intermediate_1-5days
Compatible Grippers
Hey5 Hand,2-finger gripper
Programming Interface
code python,code ros

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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

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the TIAGo Head?
The TIAGo Head is developed by PAL Robotics, based in Spain.
What type of robot is the TIAGo Head?
The TIAGo Head is a Research robot made by PAL Robotics.
How much does the TIAGo Head cost?
Pricing for the TIAGo Head is not publicly listed — contact PAL Robotics for a quote.
When was the TIAGo Head launched?
The TIAGo Head was launched in 2015.

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