Atlas HD vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Kangaroo Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Kangaroo Procommercial
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Kangaroo Pro—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Kangaroo Pro—
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 90 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, 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, Warranty
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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 | Atlas HD | 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 Atlas HD and Kangaroo Pro?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Atlas HD and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Atlas HD and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA 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 Atlas HD 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 Atlas HD 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
Atlas HD 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.