Flame vs Kangaroo Pro

Q: Who makes Flame and Kangaroo Pro?

Flame is made by Delft University of Technology, based in NL. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

Q: When were Flame and Kangaroo Pro launched?

Flame launched in 2008. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.

Q: How do Flame and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?

Flame grades B 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.

Q: Are Flame and Kangaroo Pro in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Flame 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.

Side-by-side comparison of Flame (Delft University of Technology) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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FlameB

Kangaroo ProAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

FlameNetherlands
Kangaroo ProSpain

Year First Available

Flame2008
Kangaroo Pro2025

Verified Deployments

Flame0 Deployments
Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

FlameResearch platform
Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Flame—
Kangaroo Pro6 hrs

Availability Status

FlameACTIVE
Kangaroo ProACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

Flame1300 mm
Kangaroo Pro1450 mm

Weight

Flame15 kg
Kangaroo Pro40 kg

Mobility Type

Flame—
Kangaroo Probipedal

Humanoid Subtype

Flame—
Kangaroo Profull bipedal

Stair Climbing

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNo

Terrain

Flameindoor
Kangaroo Proflat indoor

Payload & Dexterity

Bimanual Coordination

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNo

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson

VLM Capable

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNo

Foundation Models

Flame—
Kangaroo Profalse

Imitation Learning

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNo

Programming

FlameFlame Companion app
Kangaroo Procustom control interface

Battery & Power

Runtime

Flame—
Kangaroo Pro6 hrs

Battery Swap

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNo

Software

SDK Languages

FlameFlame Companion app
Kangaroo ProPython

ROS Support

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNo

Open API

Flame—
Kangaroo ProNo

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

Flame—
Kangaroo Procommercial

IP Rating

FlameIP66 / IP68
Kangaroo Pro—

Commercial

Price (USD)

FlameResearch platform
Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD

Price Tier

Flame<10K
Kangaroo Pro—

Applications

Flameinspection, hazardous_env
Kangaroo Proresearch, education

	FlamehumanoidDelft University of Technology BRobo Index	Kangaroo ProhumanoidPAL Robotics AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Netherlands	Spain
Year First Available (values differ)	2008	2025
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Research platform	$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	—	6 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	1300 mm	1450 mm
Weight (values differ)	15 kg	40 kg
Mobility Type (values differ)	—	bipedal
Humanoid Subtype (values differ)	—	full bipedal
Stair Climbing (values differ)	—	No
Terrain (values differ)	indoor	flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	—	No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	—	NVidia Jetson
VLM Capable (values differ)	—	No
Foundation Models (values differ)	—	false
Imitation Learning (values differ)	—	No
Programming (values differ)	Flame Companion app	custom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	—	6 hrs
Battery Swap (values differ)	—	No
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	Flame Companion app	Python
ROS Support (values differ)	—	No
Open API (values differ)	—	No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	—	commercial
IP Rating (values differ)	IP66 / IP68	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Research platform	$100,000 USD
Price Tier (values differ)	<10K	—
Applications (values differ)	inspection, hazardous_env	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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Flame	Kangaroo Pro
Investment	No price	$100,000
Payback period	—	24.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$150,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	+150%

Flame 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Flame and Kangaroo Pro?

Flame is made by Delft University of Technology, based in NL. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

When were Flame and Kangaroo Pro launched?

Flame launched in 2008. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.

How do Flame and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?

Flame grades B 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 Flame 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 Flame 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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Flame 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.