PAL Robotics TIAGOvsUnitree Go2
Unitree Go2 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on ROI clarity.
TIAGO
0 wins
Go2
2 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 78Deployment readiness78
- 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
- 53Price accessibility87
- 45ROI clarity65
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 35Labor replacement45
- 70 kg base; 150 kg with AI variant; 3 kg arm fully extendedPayloadup to 12 kg
- 1.5 m/s maxSpeedPro: ~2.8 m/s; Edu: 5 m/s peak
- 36V 20Ah Li-Ion (runtime not specified)Battery1–2 hours (8,000 mAh standard); 2–4 hours (15,000 mAh optional)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 72Environment fit72
- 76Future potential81
- 54 cm diameter / 30 cm height (base); dual-arm variant TIAGo++ reaches 1.75 m highFootprint70 × 31 × 40 cm (standing)
TIAGO · Best for
Research platform for mobile manipulation and human-robot interaction studies in academic labs
Go2 · Best for
3D LiDAR mapping of indoor/outdoor spaces and autonomous patrol routes
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.