Agile ONE vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Agile ONE (Agile Robots) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Agile ONEGermany
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Agile ONE2025
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Agile ONE0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Agile ONEACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Agile ONE69 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Height
- Agile ONE174 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Mobility Type
- Agile ONEbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Agile ONEfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Agile ONE2 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Agile ONENo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Agile ONEflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Agile ONE20 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- Agile ONE42
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- Agile ONE21
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- Agile ONE5
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Agile ONEYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Agile ONEAgileCore
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Agile ONENo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Agile ONE—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Agile ONENo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Agile ONENo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Agile ONENo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Agile ONENo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Agile ONEprototype
- Kangaroo Procommercial
IP Rating
- Agile ONEIP54
- Kangaroo Pro—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Agile ONE150K+
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- Agile ONEpurchase
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- Agile ONE2 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Agile ONEassembly, warehouse_transport
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Spain |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 69 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 1450 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 21 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AgileCore | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, warehouse_transport | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, 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 | Agile ONE | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Agile ONE and Kangaroo Pro?
Agile ONE is made by Agile Robots, based in DE. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Agile ONE and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Agile ONE launched in 2025. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Agile ONE and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Agile ONE 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 Agile ONE 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 Agile ONE 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
Agile ONE 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.