GR-3 vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of GR-3 (Fourier) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GR-3Singapore
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- GR-32025
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- GR-30 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GR-3$80,000–$119,995 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GR-32 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- GR-3ACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- GR-3165 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- GR-370 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- GR-3bipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- GR-3full bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- GR-31.7 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Running Capable
- GR-3run capable
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- GR-3Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- GR-3flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- GR-33 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- GR-344
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- GR-37
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- GR-312
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- GR-3Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- GR-3AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8-core 16-thread)
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- GR-3No
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- GR-3false
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- GR-3Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Teleoperation
- GR-3full_body_suit
- Kangaroo Pro—
Programming
- GR-3lead-through programming, direct command
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- GR-33 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Charging Method
- GR-3manual swap
- Kangaroo Pro—
Battery Swap
- GR-3Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- GR-3multi modal
- Kangaroo Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- GR-3Python, C++
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- GR-3Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- GR-3Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- GR-3production scale
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GR-3$80,000–$119,995 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- GR-3150K+
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- GR-3capex
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- GR-32 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- GR-3rehab, research, industrial, commercial_service
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Singapore | Spain |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000–$119,995 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) | 70 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.7 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 44 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8-core 16-thread) | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | full_body_suit | — |
| Programming (values differ) | lead-through programming, direct command | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production scale | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000–$119,995 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | rehab, research, industrial, commercial_service | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 | GR-3 | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $99,998 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,003 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +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 GR-3 and Kangaroo Pro?
GR-3 is made by Fourier, based in SG. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were GR-3 and Kangaroo Pro launched?
GR-3 launched in 2025. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do GR-3 and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
GR-3 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 GR-3 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 GR-3 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
GR-3 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.