PAL Robotics
Kangaroo / REEM-C · Spain · Founded2004
PAL Robotics was founded in 2004 in Barcelona, Spain by Davide Faconti, Francesco Ferro, and Luca Marchionni. It is one of the oldest humanoid robotics companies in the world, with over 20 years of continuous development.
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About PAL Robotics
The company produces TALOS, a full-size bipedal humanoid (1.75m, 95 kg) with torque-controlled joints for industrial and research applications. REEM-C is their open-source humanoid platform widely used in academic research. TIAGo, a mobile manipulation platform, is their most commercially successful product.
PAL has been funded primarily through robot sales, research contracts, and EU framework program grants rather than traditional venture capital. The company operates from Barcelona with 80-150 employees and has robots deployed in research institutions across Europe.
Founders: Davide Faconti, Francesco Ferro, Luca Marchionni
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
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Kangaroo bipedal platform and REEM-C deployed in research institutions across Europe
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Pioneer in European humanoid research with 20+ years of development
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many robots has PAL Robotics shipped?
PAL Robotics has shipped approximately 10 humanoid robots as of early 2026, with deployments in research institutions across Europe.
Who founded PAL Robotics?
PAL Robotics was founded by Davide Faconti, Francesco Ferro, and Luca Marchionni in 2004 in Barcelona, Spain.
What robots does PAL Robotics make?
PAL Robotics produces TALOS (a full-size bipedal humanoid), REEM-C (an open-source humanoid research platform), the Kangaroo bipedal platform, and TIAGo (a mobile manipulation platform).
Where is PAL Robotics headquartered?
PAL Robotics is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, where it has operated for over 20 years as one of the oldest humanoid robotics companies in the world.
Sources
- PAL Robotics Official - accessed 2026-03-28
- PAL Robotics - TALOS - accessed 2026-03-28
- Wikipedia - PAL Robotics - accessed 2026-03-28