CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT (Cyberdyne) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTJapan
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT3.1 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Height
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT142 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Mobility Type
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORThealthcare, assistance
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommercial
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT<10K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTpurchase
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommunication
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,094 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 142 mm | 1450 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | healthcare, assistance | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | touch_panel | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | touch_panel | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,094 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | communication | 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, 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 | CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,094 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,906 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +6006% | +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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT and Kangaroo Pro?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT grades A 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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
CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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.