CyberOne vs TALOS: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2022)
Xiaomi vs PAL Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
TALOS leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, TALOS has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
CyberOne
Xiaomi
TALOS
PAL Robotics
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CyberOne TALOS
Specifications
Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.Price$400,000
177 cmHeight175 cm
52 kgWeight95 kg
21DOF32
1.5 kgPayload6 kg
—Runtime2h
—Speed0.83 m/s
—StairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Xiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chipCompute2x Intel Core i7
Ecosystem Openness
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CyberOne
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85
TALOS
Full ROS + Gazebo + MoveIt. URDF public. Gold standard for research.
Pros and cons at a glance
CyberOne
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- 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
How do CyberOne and TALOS compare on price?
CyberOne: Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.. TALOS: $400,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: CyberOne or TALOS?
TALOS rates a higher payload at 6 kg vs 1.5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is CyberOne or TALOS actually available to buy?
CyberOne 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: CyberOne or TALOS?
CyberOne 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: 2022