PAL Robotics Robot Lineup

PAL Robotics robot lineup

PAL Robotics operates from Spain and focuses on research, service, mobile manipulation, and humanoids.

Explore PAL Robotics’s named robot platforms and major variants below. Each product includes an availability label and an official source so you can distinguish shipping products from pilots, research platforms, prototypes, and legacy models.

This directory records 11 named platforms from Spain, focused on research, service, mobile manipulation, and humanoids. The lineup is a source map, not a promise that every model has public pricing, checkout, delivery in your region, or the same support terms.

Robot lineup at a glance

Availability determines what you should check next. Shipping products need clear specifications, pricing, support, and purchase terms. Pilots and prototypes need deployment evidence, while legacy platforms are most useful for history and comparison.

About PAL Robotics

PAL Robotics, founded in 2004 and based in Barcelona, Spain, designs and builds advanced mobile, manipulator, and humanoid robots for research, industrial, and service markets. The company remains privately held and has over 120 employees. PAL Robotics is known for its structured approach to modular, adaptable hardware and full-stack ROS-based software, supporting both ready-to-deploy commercial models and fully customizable research platforms. Its robots are built in-house in Barcelona, supporting iterative R&D and hardware servicing. The company generates revenue through direct robot sales, custom co-development projects with academic and corporate partners, long-term service contracts, software licenses, and upgrade packages. An active international project portfolio—in fields including logistics, healthcare, retail, and robotics research—underpins its ongoing income. PAL’s close partnerships across Europe and with global research institutions reflect its open approach to collaborative R&D. Service and warranty plans also contribute recurring revenue, and the firm actively supports and services deployed units worldwide.

PAL Robotics Pricing and How to Buy

PAL Robotics does not publish standard pricing or direct order links for its robots. Buyers typically purchase units or pilot programs through a direct sales process, which includes initial needs consultation and quotation. Most platforms, including the TIAGo family and KANGAROO, are available globally, though actual lead times and shipping depend on region, platform, level of customization, and support requirements. Delivery lead times can range from several weeks to several months for new units or customized orders. Robots for research and advanced development, such as TALOS and REEM-C, are typically configured to order, requiring more extended delivery timelines. Maintenance contracts, upgrades, and extended warranties are sold directly and may be bundled with initial deals. For pricing, customers must contact PAL Robotics directly. Resale or distribution is not widely practiced; most transactions occur directly with PAL. Technical and logistics support is based in Spain, with regional partners in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Who PAL Robotics Robots Are For

PAL Robotics platforms best suit universities, R&D labs, and industrial firms seeking advanced robotics for research, prototyping, human-robot interaction, and process automation. Their open software stacks and configurable hardware serve organizations needing robust, adaptable tools for AI, manipulation, social robotics, logistics, and service environments. Operators with in-house robotics or software talent will benefit most from PAL’s ROS-based systems and co-development options. Commercial buyers facing well-defined deployment needs—such as inventory automation in retail or healthcare delivery—find a fit with StockBot and ARI. Buyers lacking internal technical resources, expecting off-the-shelf, fully supported solutions ready for mass deployment, may face higher support needs or should consider more vertically integrated competitors. PAL is less suited for buyers looking for low-cost, single-purpose robots for basic automation, as most platforms are designed for advanced use and research customization.

• Integration with existing software and IT systems can require technical effort, especially for custom applications; buyers should budget time for ROS integration and testing.
• Warranty and service contracts are available and recommended; spares and repairs are fulfilled from Spain, so international buyers should clarify parts logistics and support response times.
• Safety certifications vary by model and deployment region; check regulatory compliance for the intended use case, especially for humanoids or mobile platforms operating near people.
• Software runs on ROS/ROS 2 and is open-source for many platforms, but some advanced features or interface modules may require additional licensing or support agreements.
• Export restrictions and dual-use guidelines may apply, especially for advanced humanoid platforms; some regions or buyers may face additional vetting or limits.
• PAL’s robots are typically built to order; extended lead times can result from custom engineering requests, so plan deployments accordingly and clarify the project scope early.
• Total cost of ownership includes initial purchase, required maintenance contracts, and operating costs; buyers should weigh these against internal support capability and deployment scale.

PAL Robotics Alternatives

Vendors a buyer typically cross-shops against PAL Robotics.

• Robotis — Robotis, a South Korean company, offers research and education platforms like the OP3 and TurtleBot series. Their platforms are often more affordable and modular, but are generally smaller scale and less focused on full-service industrial deployments.
• Boston Dynamics — Boston Dynamics sells advanced mobile robots like Spot and Stretch. Their platforms focus on industrial inspection and logistics, offering proprietary hardware and software stacks with robust support, but are less open and customizable than PAL’s research platforms.
• SoftBank Robotics — SoftBank Robotics provides service robots like Pepper and NAO, popular for social and customer-facing roles. Their hardware and SDKs are built for out-of-the-box interaction but are less aimed at research open development than PAL’s ROS-based systems.
• Fetch Robotics (Zebra Technologies) — Fetch Robotics, now part of Zebra Technologies, focuses on AMRs for logistics and warehousing. Their robots offer integrated cloud management and fleet orchestration, tailored for commercial environments but with less flexibility for academic or custom research work.
• ANYbotics — ANYbotics, based in Switzerland, specializes in autonomous legged robots such as ANYmal for inspection in industrial and hazardous environments. Their focus on quadruped mobility and ruggedization contrasts with PAL’s bipedal and service-oriented robots.

How to choose a PAL Robotics robot

Choose between PAL Robotics models by job, body type, and evidence status before comparing headline capabilities. A shipping label is stronger than an announcement, but buyers still need the exact configuration, price or quote, delivery region, software access, safety limits, warranty, and repair path in writing.

• Shortlist the body type that fits the real workspace and task.
• Open the model’s official source and confirm that the named configuration is current.
• Ask whether access is checkout, distributor order, sales quote, pilot, or research-only.
• Compare service location and fault recovery before comparing demo performance.