PAL Robotics TIAGo ProvsPudu Robotics PUDU D7
Close call. TIAGo Pro and PUDU D7 trade wins across the matrix.
TIAGo Pro
1 wins
PUDU D7
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 72Deployment readiness65
- 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
- 40Price accessibility43
- 58ROI clarity55
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 45Labor replacement60
- 3 kg (6.6 lbs) per armPayload10 kg (bionic arms)
- 1.5 m/s (4.9 ft/s)SpeedMaximum 2 m/s with 360-degree omnidirectional movement
- 4 to 5 hours on single 36V 20Ah battery; up to 10 hours with dual batteriesBatteryOver 8 hours continuous operation from battery exceeding 1 kWh
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 68Environment fit70
- 78Future potential80
- Base height 1.2 m (3.9 ft), extending to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) with lifting torsoFootprint60 x 60 x 165 cm (width x depth x height)
TIAGo Pro · Best for
Bin picking and assembly in flexible manufacturing cells where force-feedback arms reduce collision damage
PUDU D7 · Best for
Hospital supply chain: autonomous transport of meal trays, medication carts, and linen bins on single floors with elevator access, reducing nursing aide labor during peak hours.
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose TIAGo Pro. If the goal is to be ready when PUDU D7's capabilities mature, track it.