4NE-1 vs TALOS: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
NEURA Robotics vs PAL Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
4NE-1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, longer runtime, faster speed, lower price. Overall, 4NE-1 has an edge in 5 out of 5 compared categories.
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
TALOS
PAL Robotics
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4NE-1 TALOS
Specifications
$105,000Price$400,000
180 cmHeight175 cm
80 kgWeight95 kg
55DOF32
15 kgPayload6 kg
7hRuntime2h
1.39 m/sSpeed0.83 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
NEURA multimodal cognitive stackCompute2x Intel Core i7
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✕Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✓Work 8-hour shift?
✓Hot-swap battery?
✓Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
?Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
15
4NE-1
/100
85
TALOS
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
Full ROS + Gazebo + MoveIt. URDF public. Gold standard for research.
Pros and cons at a glance
4NE-1
Pros
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
TALOS
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 32 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Premium pricing at $400,000 — enterprise budgets only
- Low rated payload (6 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (90 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: 4NE-1 or TALOS?
4NE-1 is cheaper at $105,000 vs $400,000 for TALOS. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: 4NE-1 or TALOS?
4NE-1 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 6 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is 4NE-1 or TALOS actually available to buy?
4NE-1 is in active development without commercial availability. TALOS is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: 4NE-1 or TALOS?
4NE-1 has no ROS support; TALOS has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2023