Alpha 1S vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Alpha 1S (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Alpha 1SChina
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Alpha 1S2013
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Alpha 1S0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Alpha 1SUp to $650 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Alpha 1SACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Alpha 1S59 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- Alpha 1S4 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- Alpha 1Sbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Alpha 1Sservice humanoid
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Alpha 1SNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Alpha 1Sflat indoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Alpha 1S20
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- Alpha 1S3
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Alpha 1SNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Alpha 1SRM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Alpha 1SNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Alpha 1Sfalse
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Alpha 1SNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Alpha 1Smodular programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Alpha 1SNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Alpha 1SChinese
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Alpha 1SNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Alpha 1SNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Alpha 1Scommercial
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Alpha 1SUp to $650 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Alpha 1S40-80K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- Alpha 1Spurchase
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Alpha 1S娱乐
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Up to $650 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 59 mm | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 4 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | service humanoid | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | modular programming | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Chinese | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Up to $650 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | 娱乐 | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Hand 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 | Alpha 1S | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $650 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,350 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +38362% | +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 Alpha 1S and Kangaroo Pro?
Alpha 1S is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Alpha 1S and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Alpha 1S launched in 2013. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Alpha 1S and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Alpha 1S grades BB 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 Alpha 1S 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 Alpha 1S 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
Alpha 1S 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.