DOBOT Atom - Max vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom - Max (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 - MaxChina
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom - Max0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DOBOT Atom - Max$84,499 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom - Max2 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT Atom - MaxACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom - Max1650 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom - Max62 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atom - Maxbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atom - Maxfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom - Max1.5 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- DOBOT Atom - Maxnarrow spaces, varied workstation heights
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom - Max3.5 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom - Max28
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom - Max6
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom - Max12
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom - Max1500 TOPS AI module
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- DOBOT Atom - Maxopen-source training framework
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom - Max2 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- DOBOT Atom - Max—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT Atom - MaxPython
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- DOBOT Atom - MaxNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- DOBOT Atom - MaxYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atom - Maxresearch
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom - Max$84,499 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atom - Max80-150K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom - Max1 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- DOBOT Atom - Maxassembly, research, teleoperation
- 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) | $84,499 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) | 1650 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 (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | narrow spaces, varied workstation heights | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS AI module | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming (values differ) | open-source training framework | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research, teleoperation | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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, Pricing Model, 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 - Max | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $84,499 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | 20.3 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $165,501 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +196% | +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 DOBOT Atom - Max and Kangaroo Pro?
DOBOT Atom - Max is made by Dobot, based in CN. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do DOBOT Atom - Max and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
DOBOT Atom - Max grades BBB 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 - Max 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 - Max 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 - Max 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.