DOBOT Atom D vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom D (Dobot) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT Atom DChina
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom D—
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom D0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DOBOT Atom D$27,500–$30,491 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom D2 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT Atom DACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom D165 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom D62 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atom Dbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atom Dfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom D1.5 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- DOBOT Atom Dflat indoor, narrow spaces
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom D3.5 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom D29
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom D7
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom D6
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom D60 cm
- Kangaroo Pro—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom D±0.05 mm
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atom Dcoordinated planning
- Kangaroo ProNo
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atom Dproduction validated
- Kangaroo Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom D1500 TOPS
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
Compute Platform
- DOBOT Atom DIntel i9
- Kangaroo Pro—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- DOBOT Atom Dfalse
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT Atom Dmulti task
- Kangaroo ProNo
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atom Dvr_headset, joystick
- Kangaroo Pro—
Programming
- DOBOT Atom Dteleoperation, code_python
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom D2 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom D1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT Atom DPython
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- DOBOT Atom DYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atom Dcommercial
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom D$27,500–$30,491 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atom D80-150K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atom Dcapex
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom D1 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- DOBOT Atom Dwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $27,500–$30,491 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 62 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | NVidia Jetson |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation, code_python | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $27,500–$30,491 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, 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, 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 | DOBOT Atom D | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $28,996 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | 7.0 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $221,005 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +762% | +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 DOBOT Atom D and Kangaroo Pro?
DOBOT Atom D is made by Dobot, based in CN. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do DOBOT Atom D and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
DOBOT Atom D 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 DOBOT Atom D 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 DOBOT Atom D 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
DOBOT Atom D 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.