Hobbs W1 vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Hobbs W1 (Noetix) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hobbs W1China
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Hobbs W12025
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Hobbs W10 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hobbs W1Contact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hobbs W16 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Hobbs W1ACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hobbs W1170 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- Hobbs W175 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- Hobbs W1bipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Hobbs W1biomorphic
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Hobbs W11.2 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Hobbs W1No
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Hobbs W1flat indoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hobbs W12 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- Hobbs W154
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- Hobbs W15
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- Hobbs W16
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm Reach
- Hobbs W160 cm
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Hobbs W1Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hobbs W1RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Hobbs W1No
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Hobbs W1false
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Hobbs W1No
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Hobbs W1custom SDK
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hobbs W16 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Hobbs W1No
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Hobbs W1Python, C++
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Hobbs W1No
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Hobbs W1Yes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hobbs W1commercial
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hobbs W1Contact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Hobbs W1<10K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- Hobbs W1purchase
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- Hobbs W12 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Hobbs W1navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | biomorphic | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 54 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom SDK | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service | 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, 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, 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 | Hobbs W1 | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $100,000 |
| Payback period | — | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +150% |
Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1 and Kangaroo Pro?
Hobbs W1 is made by Noetix, based in CN. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Hobbs W1 and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Hobbs W1 launched in 2025. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Hobbs W1 and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1 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
Hobbs W1 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.