PAL Robotics TIAGo ProvsUnitree B1
For perimeter security patrols at industrial plants, utility substations, and campuses—replacing overnight guard rounds, B1 is easier to deploy today — TIAGo Pro is the longer bet on capability.
TIAGo Pro
0 wins
B1
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 72Deployment 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
- 40Price accessibility35
- 58ROI clarity68
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 45Labor replacement64
- 3 kg (6.6 lbs) per armPayload20 kg walking, ~80 kg standing maximum
- 1.5 m/s (4.9 ft/s)Speed1.2–1.8 m/s
- 4 to 5 hours on single 36V 20Ah battery; up to 10 hours with dual batteriesBattery~2 hours continuous walking; up to ~5 hours standing; 1-2 hour recharge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 68Environment fit88
- 78Future potential72
- Base height 1.2 m (3.9 ft), extending to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) with lifting torsoFootprint1126 × 467 × 636 mm (W × D × H) standing
TIAGo Pro · Best for
Bin picking and assembly in flexible manufacturing cells where force-feedback arms reduce collision damage
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 Pro's capabilities mature, track it.