1X NEO Beta vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of 1X NEO Beta (1X Technologies AS) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 1X NEO BetaUnited States
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- 1X NEO Beta2024
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- 1X NEO Beta0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- 1X NEO BetaACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 1X NEO Beta1676 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- 1X NEO Beta29.9 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- 1X NEO Betabipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 1X NEO Betafull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 1X NEO Beta3.4 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- 1X NEO Betahome
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 1X NEO Beta25 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- 1X NEO Beta22
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 1X NEO Beta3 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- 1X NEO BetaNVIDIA Robotics Platform
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- 1X NEO Beta—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 1X NEO Betaresearch
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 1X NEO Beta$20,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- 1X NEO Beta20-40K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- 1X NEO Betapurchase
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- 1X NEO Betaeldercare_assistance, hospitality, research
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1676 mm | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 29.9 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | home | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | NVIDIA Robotics Platform | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality, research | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | 1X NEO Beta | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,000 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | 4.8 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,000 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1150% | +150% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes 1X NEO Beta and Kangaroo Pro?
1X NEO Beta is made by 1X Technologies AS, based in US. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were 1X NEO Beta and Kangaroo Pro launched?
1X NEO Beta launched in 2024. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do 1X NEO Beta and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
1X NEO Beta grades A on the Robo Index. Kangaroo Pro grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 1X NEO Beta and Kangaroo Pro in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 1X NEO Beta and Kangaroo Pro?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
1X NEO Beta vs Kangaroo Pro compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.