PAL Robotics TIAGo HeadvsUnitree B1
For perimeter security patrols at industrial plants, utility substations, and campuses—replacing overnight guard rounds, B1 is easier to deploy today — TIAGo Head is the longer bet on capability.
TIAGo Head
0 wins
B1
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 62Deployment readiness82
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 87Price accessibility35
- 48ROI clarity68
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 35Labor replacement64
- None (tabletop head only, no manipulation)Payload20 kg walking, ~80 kg standing maximum
- N/A (stationary head)Speed1.2–1.8 m/s
- Mains powered (110V/230V AC)Battery~2 hours continuous walking; up to ~5 hours standing; 1-2 hour recharge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 72Environment fit88
- 78Future potential72
- 320 × 255 × 450 mm (W × D × H)Footprint1126 × 467 × 636 mm (W × D × H) standing
TIAGo Head · Best for
University robotics labs: Multi-year student projects in HRI, gesture recognition, dialogue systems
B1 · Best for
Perimeter security patrols at industrial plants, utility substations, and campuses—replacing overnight guard rounds
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose B1. If the goal is to be ready when TIAGo Head's capabilities mature, track it.