Atlas vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas (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
- AtlasUnited States
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Atlas2025
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Atlas0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AtlasContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- AtlasACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Height
- Atlas175.26 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Mobility Type
- Atlasbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlasfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Running Capable
- Atlasrun capable
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Atlasproduction ready
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Atlasflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Tool Use
- Atlasvendor demo
- Kangaroo Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AtlasPowered by Nvidia advanced microchips (unspecified generation)
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
Compute Platform
- AtlasNVIDIA (unspecified chipset, described as 'advanced microchips')
- Kangaroo Pro—
VLM Capable
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Atlasmulti task
- Kangaroo ProNo
Teleoperation
- Atlasvr_headset, full_body_suit
- Kangaroo Pro—
Programming
- Atlascode_ros, teleoperation
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- AtlasYes
- Kangaroo Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlascode_ros, teleoperation
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Simulation Platforms
- AtlasNVIDIA Isaac Sim (implied via Nvidia partnership)
- Kangaroo Pro—
Open API
- Atlas—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlasalpha pilot
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AtlasContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas150K+
- Kangaroo Pro—
Production Pilots
- AtlasHyundai Metaplant America (Savannah, GA)
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Atlaswarehouse_transport, assembly, research
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | 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 (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 175.26 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 | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Powered by Nvidia advanced microchips (unspecified generation) | NVidia Jetson |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA (unspecified chipset, described as 'advanced microchips') | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, full_body_suit | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, teleoperation | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, teleoperation | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim (implied via Nvidia partnership) | — |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai Metaplant America (Savannah, GA) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, research | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Payload, Payload (Peak), Total DOF, Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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 | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $100,000 |
| Payback period | — | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +150% |
Atlas 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 Atlas and Kangaroo Pro?
Atlas 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 and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Atlas launched in 2025. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Atlas and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas 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 Atlas 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 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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Atlas 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.