Joey Chaos vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Joey Chaos (Hanson 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
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Joey Chaos2008
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Joey Chaos$100,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Joey Chaos170 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Weight
- Joey Chaos75 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Mobility Type
- Joey Chaosbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Joey Chaos—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Joey Chaosboth
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Joey Chaos30 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- Joey Chaos28
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- Joey Chaos7
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- Joey Chaos10
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Joey Chaos—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Joey Chaos—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Joey Chaos—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Joey Chaos—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Programming
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Joey Chaos—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Joey ChaosYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Joey ChaosYes
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- Joey ChaosIP54
- Kangaroo Pro—
Deployment Maturity
- Joey Chaos—
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000 USD
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Joey Chaos80-150K
- Kangaroo Pro—
Pricing Model
- Joey Chaospurchase
- Kangaroo Pro—
Warranty
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
- Kangaroo Pro—
Applications
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price | $100,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 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 | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) | $100,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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, 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 | Joey Chaos | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $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 Joey Chaos and Kangaroo Pro?
Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Joey Chaos and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Joey Chaos launched in 2008. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Joey Chaos and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Joey Chaos grades AA 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 Joey Chaos 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 Joey Chaos 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
Joey Chaos 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.