TIAGo Head: the new Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) platform that blends social robotics and conversational AI.

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TIAGo Head

The HRI platform to explore the universe of social robotics and conversational AI.

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TIAGo Head

Your gateway to the new era of human-robot interaction

 

Thanks to its social perception, high expressiveness and out-of-the-box integration, TIAGo Head offers the ultimate human-robot interaction experience.
Whether you are in research, education, healthcare or seeking a unique experience for your customers – TIAGo Head can deliver a solution for your needs.

Features

Social Perception

3D face and skeleton tracking, combined with emotion and gesture recognition, enable TIAGo Head to react to human interactions in real time.
Image showing a girl whose emotions are being recognised and correctly catalogued by TIAGo Head as part of the social perception capabilities that enable TIAGo Head to react to human interactions in real-time.

Features

Real-Time Speech Processing

TIAGo Pro Head's on-board TTS/ASR functionalities available in 20+ languages enable fluid, dynamic conversations that adapt to real-world scenarios.
TIAGo Head displaying real-time speech processing capabilities that include TTS/ASR functionalities in 20+ languages for fluid and adaptable conversations

Features

Advanced Conversational AI

Multilingual chatbot powered by the latest LLMs, make TIAGo Head capable of smooth, natural conversations.
TIAGo Head performs natural conversations in multiple languages thanks to the versatile chatbot powered by the latest LLMs

Features

Expressive Human-Robot Interactions

Equipped with programmable LEDs, customizable facial expressions, and intelligent tracking systems, TIAGo Head can create lifelike expressions enhancing connection and engagement with human users.
TIAGo Head's expressive Human-Robot Interactions are based on programmable LEDs, adaptable facial expressions, and advanced tracking systems that support deep and connection and engagement with human users.

Features

Approachable Design

Designed for accessibility, empowering users of all backgrounds to harness its full potential. The TIAGo Head platform can be adapted with an array of user-friendly APIs and easily integrated into existing workflows.
TIAGo Head was created with accessibility, ease-of-use and empowerment in mind. This is why TIAGo Head can be customised with many user-friendly APIs.
20
Text-to-Speech
Languages
10
Automatic Speech
Recognition Languages
5
Chatbot
Languages
2
Degrees of
Freedom (DoF)

Technical

Specifications

SPECS

Height 45 cm
Dimensions 32 cm (Width), 25.5 cm (Depth)
Weight 5.75 kg
Hardware i7 CPU; 16GB RAM; Tactile 10” Touchscreen; 2DoF; RGB-D Camera; 4-Mic Array; 4W Loudspeakers
Integrations PsycoPy; MATLAB & Psychophysics Toolbox
OS Ubuntu LTS, Real Time OS
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Tech drawing of TIAGo Head showing 3 perspectives: front, side, and top.

Basic

Standard

AI package
For experimental research For robotics research and teaching For AI research

7.950,00€*

12.950,00€*

19.900,00€*
Languages
English + one additional language		 Languages
20+ TTS languages; 10+ ASR languages; chatbot in 5 languages		 Languages
20+ TTS languages; 10+ ASR languages; chatbot in 5 languages
Social Perception
3D face recognition
3D skeleton tracking
Emotion recognition
Gesture recognition		 Social Perception
3D face recognition
3D skeleton tracking
Emotion recognition
Gesture recognition
ROS4HRI-compatible		 Social Perception
3D face recognition
3D skeleton tracking
Emotion recognition
Gesture recognition
ROS4HRI-compatible
Transport case
Add-on		 Transport case
Add-on		 Transport case
Included
Custom color
On demand		 Custom color
On demand		 Custom color
On demand
Customizable faces
Yes		 Customizable faces
Yes
ROS 2 API
Yes		 ROS 2 API
Yes
Full access to robot OS (ssh)
Yes		 Full access to robot OS (ssh)
Yes
AI/GPU hardware accelerator
Jetson Orin
LLM
Ollama

 

*Prices are exclusive of shipping, taxes and duties which will be calculated on a personalized offer. PAL Robotics reserves the right to modify or cancel these prices at any time without notice. Prices are inclusive of a 10% education discount.

TIAGo Head

Software

Screen of the web user interface for the visual programming of TIAGo Head

Visual Programming

Intuitively create and launch programs for your TIAGo Head without any coding experience needed.
TIAGo Head's Visual Programming in the Web User Interface

TIAGo Head Web User Interface

All TIAGo Head Packages include multiple packages of easy-to-use applications for different needs. Customize facial expressions, control movement, deploy dialogue and much more with our Web User Interface.

API Access

REST API & a compact Python library make it easy to integrate and customize functionalities, allowing you to focus on achieving your interaction goals.

ROS 2 Based

Open-source software and ROS 2 API for seamless interaction with your custom applications and external systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have other questions about TIAGo Head? Check out our FAQ and find the answer you are looking for.

Delivery of the platforms will start in Q2 2025 on a first-come, first-served basis.

TIAGo Head has a 1 year warranty on hardware. The warranty can be extended for another 12 months to accommodate your needs.

TIAGo Head is designed to adapt to various sectors including education, healthcare, research, and even customer-facing environments. It excels in areas requiring advanced human-robot interaction, such as AI-driven communication, and social robotics.

Not at all. TIAGo Head is designed with ease-of-use in mind, making it accessible to users from various disciplines. Its user-friendly APIs allow you to adapt the platform to your needs, even if you have limited robotics or software development experience.

Yes. TIAGo Head supports a wide range of customization options, from programming its face display and LEDs to easily configurable commands. You can also personalize its appearance with on-demand, custom paint options.

We offer flexible maintenance packages, including yearly or 3-year plans that cover ticketing, updates, upgrades, and technical support. Warranty extensions and additional accessories, such as transport cases and AI Kit upgrades, are also available.

TIAGo Head provides local data processing, giving users complete control and ownership over their data. This is particularly valuable for industries where privacy and data security are critical, such as healthcare.

TIAGo Head is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of users: from end-users to advanced researchers. The Basic, Standard, and AI packages offer different levels of features and access, ensuring that every user can fully harness the platform’s capabilities for their specific needs. Basic: Ideal for experimental research and real-world applications, the Basic package provides core features, including TTS/ASR in two languages, 3D face and skeleton tracking, emotion and gesture recognition. Standard: Suited for robotics research and education, the Standard package expands on the Basic with support for 20+ TTS languages and 10+ ASR languages, a customizable face display, ROS4HRI compatibility, and full access to the robot’s OS. AI: Perfect for AI research, the AI package includes all Standard features plus an AI/GPU hardware accelerator, LLM capabilities, and an included transport case, ensuring high-level performance for demanding AI applications. All packages come equipped with powerful hardware, software integrations, and customization options, making TIAGo Head a versatile platform across all levels.