Torque sensing in every joint
Torque sensor feedback in all joints makes the robot fully torque-controllable, according to PAL's product page. [1]
Price & availability
PAL Robotics has not published a price
Available to order from Mar 2017
Current dataset status: Commercial.
Sold on request; the product page shows no price or order button. 'Request a quote' links to the contact page. [1]
Product overview
About PAL Robotics TALOS
TALOS is a full-size biped research humanoid from PAL Robotics of Barcelona, presented in October 2016 (s4). PAL's product page lists a height of 175 cm and a weight of 95 kg, and describes a walking biped that can lift up to 6 kg with one arm fully extended (s1).
PAL says the robot is fully developed in ROS and completely configurable, with torque sensor feedback in every joint and an EtherCAT network that runs control loops at 2 kHz (s1). Its datasheet lists 32 degrees of freedom, including two single-actuator grippers, and a 1,080 Wh battery (s3). The product page gives a walking runtime of about 1.5 hours and notes that PAL also states 3 hours of standby (s1).
TALOS is sold on request, and no price is published (s1). The product page directs buyers to PAL's contact page for quotes (s1). IEEE Spectrum reported in 2017 that the robot was becoming available and that a first unit was in use at LAAS-CNRS (s2).
“A walking biped robot capable of lifting objects up to 6 kg with one arm fully extended.”
Capabilities
Key features
EtherCAT control loops at 2 kHz
The EtherCAT network runs control loops at 2 kHz, and up to 5 kHz, according to PAL's product page. [1]
ROS-based, configurable software
The robot is fully developed in ROS, which PAL describes as making it completely configurable. Whole-body control uses ros_control. [1]
6 kg lift with one arm extended
Lifts up to 6 kg with one arm fully extended, per the product page. The figure is quoted per arm. [1]
Three-finger grippers
Each gripper is a three-finger design with a single actuator. Customizable grippers are available. [1][3]
Hardware profile
Specifications
Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizerReported — stated by a credible third partyEstimated — derived or approximate
Body
Mobility
- Maximum speed
- 0.83 m/sReported — stated by a credible third party[2]Walking speed 3 km/h (IEEE Spectrum, 2017), converted (÷ 3.6)
Power
Hands & Manipulation
- DoF per hand
- 0Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[3]Simple three-finger gripper under the schema convention; its single actuator is included in the 32-DoF total
- Payload
- 6 kgOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Per arm, arm fully extended
Compute & Sensing
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Mobility
- Peak joint torque
- Not published
- Actuation
- Not published
Power
- Charge time
- Not published
- Swappable battery
- Not published
Compute & Sensing
- AI stack
- Not published
Official footage
Videos
PAL Robotics | TALOS in action
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TALOS - Torque Controlled Balancing
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TALOS: High Performance humanoid robot
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Quick answers
PAL Robotics TALOS FAQ
Can you buy PAL Robotics TALOS?
PAL Robotics TALOS is available through an official sales inquiry rather than a public checkout page. [1]
How tall is PAL Robotics TALOS and how much does it weigh?
PAL Robotics TALOS is 175 cm tall and weighs 95 kg (IEEE Spectrum (2017) gives 100 kg). [1]
How fast is PAL Robotics TALOS?
Its stated maximum speed is 0.83 m/s; Walking speed 3 km/h (IEEE Spectrum, 2017), converted (÷ 3.6). [2]
How long does the PAL Robotics TALOS battery last?
The stated runtime is 1.5 hours per charge; Walking; PAL also states 3 h standby. [1]
How much can PAL Robotics TALOS carry?
The listed payload is 6 kg; Per arm, arm fully extended. [1]
How many degrees of freedom does PAL Robotics TALOS have?
PAL Robotics TALOS has 32 listed degrees of freedom; 6 per leg, 7 per arm, 1 per gripper, 2 neck and 2 waist. [3]
Does PAL Robotics TALOS have an open SDK?
Yes. PAL Robotics TALOS is recorded as providing a public developer SDK or API. [1]
Who makes PAL Robotics TALOS?
PAL Robotics TALOS is made by PAL Robotics, based in Spain. [1]
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Evidence
Sources
- [1]TALOS - PAL Robotics (product page) ↗PAL Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [2]TALOS humanoid now available from PAL Robotics ↗IEEE Spectrum · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [3]TALOS Datasheet ↗PAL Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [4]TALOS: the new humanoid robot from PAL Robotics ↗PAL Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026