PAL Robotics TALOS — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | PAL Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | TALOS |
| Year | 2017 |
| Category | Humanoid, Educational |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $300000–$500000 |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Dimensions | 55cm L × 66cm W × 175cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet, ROS |
| Country of origin | ES |
Key features
- 32 torque-controlled DOF joints
- 175 cm adult-scale humanoid
- 6 kg payload per arm
- 1.5 m/s walking speed
- Full ROS compatibility
- Whole-body control research platform
- Deployed at LAAS-CNRS and INRIA
What is it?
PAL Robotics TALOS is a full-size research humanoid robot with torque-controlled joints throughout, designed for advanced whole-body control, manipulation, and locomotion research at leading academic institutions.
Who is it for?
- University robotics research groups studying whole-body motion and manipulation
- European research institutions with LAAS-CNRS, INRIA, and similar programmes
- Research teams requiring a fully compliant torque-controlled bipedal platform
- Human-robot interaction researchers needing a full-size adult-scale humanoid
Key specs
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 95 kg
- DOF: 32 torque-controlled joints
- Arm payload: 6 kg per arm
- Walking speed: 1.5 m/s
- Platform: ROS-compatible
How it compares
Vs Boston Dynamics Atlas: TALOS is a research platform sold to institutions for in-house research; Atlas is operated by Boston Dynamics itself and not sold. TALOS's full torque-control architecture makes it preferable for control theory and dynamics research.
Limitations
- Research platform only — not commercially deployable for operational tasks
- 95 kg weight limits portability and indoor deployment flexibility
- High cost restricts access to well-funded research institutions
- Requires specialist robotics engineering team for operation and maintenance
FAQ
How much does the PAL Robotics TALOS cost?
TALOS pricing is available through PAL Robotics research sales. Research humanoids in this class typically range from €300,000–€500,000. Contact PAL Robotics for formal pricing.
What is the PAL Robotics TALOS used for?
TALOS is a research-grade humanoid robot platform used by universities and research institutions for whole-body control, manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction research.
What are the key specs of the TALOS?
TALOS stands 175 cm tall, weighs 95 kg, has 32 degrees of freedom with torque-controlled joints, carries a 6 kg payload per arm, walks at 1.5 m/s, and is fully ROS-compatible for research integration.
Who uses the PAL Robotics TALOS?
TALOS is used by robotics research groups at institutions including LAAS-CNRS, IRI Barcelona, INRIA, and other leading European robotics laboratories.
How does TALOS compare to other research humanoids?
TALOS uses torque-controlled joints in all actuated degrees of freedom, enabling compliant whole-body control research not possible with position-controlled humanoids. This makes it one of the most capable research humanoid platforms for dynamics and manipulation research.