HRP-5P vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-5P (AIST) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-5PJapan
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- HRP-5P2018
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- HRP-5P0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HRP-5PContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-5P1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-5PACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- HRP-5P101 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Height
- HRP-5P182 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Mobility Type
- HRP-5Pbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-5Pfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- HRP-5PNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- HRP-5Pflat_indoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-5P13 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Payload (Peak)
- HRP-5P13 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- HRP-5P37
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- HRP-5P8
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- HRP-5P2
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-5Pcoordinated planning
- Kangaroo ProNo
Tool Use
- HRP-5Pproduction validated
- Kangaroo Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- HRP-5PNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- HRP-5Pfalse
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- HRP-5PNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-5P1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- HRP-5PNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- HRP-5PNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Simulation Platforms
- HRP-5PChoreonoid
- Kangaroo Pro—
Open API
- HRP-5PNo
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-5Pprototype
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-5PContact for quote
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Applications
- HRP-5Pconstruction, assembly, hazardous_env
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 101 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 182 mm | 1450 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 13 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 13 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 37 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Custom software stack | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Custom software stack | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Custom software stack | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Choreonoid | — |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Applications (values differ) | construction, assembly, 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, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, 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, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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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 | HRP-5P | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $100,000 |
| Payback period | — | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +150% |
HRP-5P 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-5P and Kangaroo Pro?
HRP-5P is made by AIST, based in JP. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were HRP-5P and Kangaroo Pro launched?
HRP-5P launched in 2018. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do HRP-5P and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
HRP-5P 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 HRP-5P 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 HRP-5P 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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About this comparison
HRP-5P 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.