PAL Tiago
Key Functions:
Mobile manipulation — Moves on wheels and uses a robotic arm to pick up and move objects
Adjustable working height — Raises or lowers its body to operate at different surface levels
Autonomous navigation — Uses cameras and sensors to map surroundings and avoid obstacles
Human interaction —Recognises faces and basic emotions, understands voice commands, and communicates using speech
Lifting ability: 3 kg
Background:
Created by PAL Robotics, Spain’s leading developer of service and humanoid robots
Launched in 2016 and has since evolved through “Iron”, “Steel”, “Titanium” and “TIAGo++” variants
Projects/Use‑Cases:
Academic & industrial research – Used for manipulation, navigation, perception, human robot interaction, and AI experiments in universities and labs.
Healthcare support – Tasks include object delivery, patient guidance, telepresence, disinfection, and eldercare assistance
Light manufacturing & logistics – Performs tasks like part handling, intralogistics, and agile production in collaborative environments
Used regularly in European Robotics Competitions
Guide Price: £40,000+