Amazon Astro Home Robot vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Amazon Astro Home Robot (Amazon) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Amazon Astro Home RobotUnited States
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Amazon Astro Home Robot2021
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Amazon Astro Home Robot0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Amazon Astro Home Robot$1,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Amazon Astro Home Robot1.5 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Amazon Astro Home RobotACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Amazon Astro Home Robotindoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Amazon Astro Home Robotcode_python, code_ros
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Amazon Astro Home Robot1.5 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Amazon Astro Home Robotcode_python, code_ros
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Amazon Astro Home RobotYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amazon Astro Home Robot—
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Amazon Astro Home Robot$1,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Amazon Astro Home Robot40-80K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- Amazon Astro Home Robot1 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Amazon Astro Home Robotsecurity_patrol, kids_toy, telepresence, delivery
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $1,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | — | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | — | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $1,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | security_patrol, kids_toy, telepresence, delivery | 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), Total DOF, Arm DOF, 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, Pricing Model, 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 | Amazon Astro Home Robot | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $1,000 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,000 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +24900% | +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 Amazon Astro Home Robot and Kangaroo Pro?
Amazon Astro Home Robot is made by Amazon, based in US. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Amazon Astro Home Robot and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Amazon Astro Home Robot launched in 2021. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Amazon Astro Home Robot and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Amazon Astro Home Robot 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 Amazon Astro Home Robot 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 Amazon Astro Home Robot 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
Amazon Astro Home Robot 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.