ALPHA vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of ALPHA (TeknTrash) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ALPHAUnited Kingdom
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- ALPHA2025
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- ALPHA0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ALPHAContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ALPHA7 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- ALPHAACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- ALPHA200 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- ALPHA90 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- ALPHAwheeled
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- ALPHAfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- ALPHAindoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- ALPHA5 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Payload (Peak)
- ALPHA5 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- ALPHA12
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- ALPHA6
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- ALPHA275 TOPS
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
Compute Platform
- ALPHANvidia Orin AGX
- Kangaroo Pro—
VLM Capable
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- ALPHA7 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Charging Time
- ALPHA3 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Battery Swap
- ALPHANo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- ALPHAYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- ALPHAYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Air-Gap Capable
- ALPHANo
- Kangaroo Pro—
Reliability
IP Rating
- ALPHAIP32
- Kangaroo Pro—
Deployment Maturity
- ALPHA—
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ALPHAContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- ALPHA20-40K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- ALPHAraas
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- ALPHA1 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- ALPHAwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 7 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | NVidia Jetson |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Nvidia Orin AGX | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | — | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 7 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP32 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | raas | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, 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 | ALPHA | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $100,000 |
| Payback period | — | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +150% |
ALPHA has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 and Kangaroo Pro?
ALPHA is made by TeknTrash, based in GB. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were ALPHA and Kangaroo Pro launched?
ALPHA launched in 2025. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do ALPHA and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
ALPHA 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 ALPHA 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 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 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.