Furhat Robot Platform vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Furhat Robot Platform (Furhat Robotics) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Furhat Robot PlatformSweden
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- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Furhat Robot Platform0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Furhat Robot Platform$120,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Furhat Robot PlatformACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Furhat Robot Platform30 cm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- Furhat Robot Platform3.5 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- Furhat Robot Platformstatic
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Furhat Robot Platformfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Furhat Robot Platformflat indoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Furhat Robot Platform3
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Tool Use
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Kangaroo Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Furhat Robot PlatformIntel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
Compute Platform
- Furhat Robot PlatformIntel Core i5
- Kangaroo Pro—
VLM Capable
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Teleoperation
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Kangaroo Pro—
Programming
- Furhat Robot PlatformFurhat SDK
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Furhat Robot Platform—
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Charging Method
- Furhat Robot Platformtethered
- Kangaroo Pro—
Battery Swap
- Furhat Robot PlatformNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Avg Power Consumption
- Furhat Robot Platform90 W
- Kangaroo Pro—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Kangaroo Pro—
Fall Recovery
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Kangaroo Pro—
Emergency Stops
- Furhat Robot Platform0
- Kangaroo Pro—
Human Detection Method
- Furhat Robot Platformvision human
- Kangaroo Pro—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Kangaroo Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- Furhat Robot PlatformPython
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Furhat Robot Platformnone
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Furhat Robot Platformopen rest
- Kangaroo ProNo
Air-Gap Capable
- Furhat Robot PlatformYes
- Kangaroo Pro—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Furhat Robot Platformcommercial
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Furhat Robot Platform$120,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Furhat Robot Platform20-40K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- Furhat Robot Platformcapex
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- Furhat Robot Platform1 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Production Pilots
- Furhat Robot PlatformKarolinska Institutet, Integrated Transport Research Lab, Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health, Karlstad Business School
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Furhat Robot Platformhospitality
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $120,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 30 cm | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz | NVidia Jetson |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i5 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Furhat SDK | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 90 W | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 0 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | No |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $120,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Karolinska Institutet, Integrated Transport Research Lab, Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health, Karlstad Business School | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality | 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), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Fall Detection Response, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
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 | Furhat Robot Platform | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $120,000 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | 28.8 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $130,000 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +108% | +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 Furhat Robot Platform and Kangaroo Pro?
Furhat Robot Platform is made by Furhat Robotics, based in SE. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do Furhat Robot Platform and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Furhat Robot Platform 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 Furhat Robot Platform 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 Furhat Robot Platform 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
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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About this comparison
Furhat Robot Platform 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.