Alpha1 Pro vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Alpha1 Pro (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
- Alpha1 ProChina
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Alpha1 Pro2016
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Alpha1 Pro0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Alpha1 Pro$469 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Alpha1 Pro1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Alpha1 ProACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Alpha1 Pro40.64 cm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- Alpha1 Pro1.6 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- Alpha1 Probipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Alpha1 Profull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Alpha1 ProNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Alpha1 Proindoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Alpha1 Pro16
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- Alpha1 Pro3
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Alpha1 ProNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Alpha1 ProRM 32-Bit Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Alpha1 ProNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Alpha1 Profalse
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Alpha1 ProNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Alpha1 ProBlockly Coding
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Alpha1 Pro1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Alpha1 Pro0 kWh
- Kangaroo Pro—
Charging Method
- Alpha1 Promanual swap
- Kangaroo Pro—
Battery Swap
- Alpha1 ProNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Alpha1 ProPython
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Alpha1 ProNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Alpha1 ProNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Alpha1 Procommercial
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Alpha1 Pro$469 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Alpha1 Pro<10K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- Alpha1 Procapex
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Alpha1 Proeducation
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $469 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) | 40.64 cm | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 1.6 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 16 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RM 32-Bit Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Blockly Coding | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0 kWh | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $469 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Applications (values differ) | education | 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, Charging Time, 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 | Alpha1 Pro | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $469 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,531 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +53205% | +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 Alpha1 Pro and Kangaroo Pro?
Alpha1 Pro is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Alpha1 Pro and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Alpha1 Pro launched in 2016. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Alpha1 Pro and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Alpha1 Pro 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 Alpha1 Pro 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 Alpha1 Pro 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
Alpha1 Pro 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.