Cassie Blue vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Cassie Blue (Agility Robotics, Inc.) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cassie BlueUnited States
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Cassie Blue2009
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Cassie Blue0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cassie BlueContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Cassie BlueACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Cassie Blue55 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Height
- Cassie Blue182.88 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Mobility Type
- Cassie Bluebipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Cassie Blueresearch platform
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Cassie Blue3 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Running Capable
- Cassie Bluerun capable
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Cassie BlueYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Cassie Bluesnow, rocks, stairs
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Cassie Blue10
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Cassie BluePC mounted on the upper body
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Cassie Blue—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Cassie Blueprototype
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cassie BlueContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Applications
- Cassie Blueresearch
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 55 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 182.88 mm | 1450 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | snow, rocks, stairs | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | PC mounted on the upper body | NVidia Jetson |
| 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) | — | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Payload (Peak), 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, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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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 | Cassie Blue | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $100,000 |
| Payback period | — | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +150% |
Cassie Blue 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 Cassie Blue and Kangaroo Pro?
Cassie Blue is made by Agility Robotics, Inc., based in US. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Cassie Blue and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Cassie Blue launched in 2009. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Cassie Blue and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Cassie Blue 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 Cassie Blue 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 Cassie Blue 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
Cassie Blue 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.