Justin vs Kangaroo Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Justin (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) and Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JustinGermany
- Kangaroo ProSpain
Year First Available
- Justin2009
- Kangaroo Pro2025
Verified Deployments
- Justin0 Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- JustinResearch platform
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Justin1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Availability Status
- JustinACTIVE
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Justin195 kg
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
Height
- Justin191 mm
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
Mobility Type
- Justinbipedal
- Kangaroo Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Justinresearch platform
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Justin2 m/s
- Kangaroo Pro—
Stair Climbing
- Justin—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Terrain
- Justinflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Justin20 kg
- Kangaroo Pro—
Total DOF
- Justin51
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm DOF
- Justin7
- Kangaroo Pro—
Hand DOF
- Justin13
- Kangaroo Pro—
Arm Reach
- Justin270 cm
- Kangaroo Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Justinfull bimanual
- Kangaroo ProNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Justin4x Intel Xeon Quadcore
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
VLM Capable
- Justin—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Foundation Models
- Justin—
- Kangaroo Profalse
Imitation Learning
- Justin—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Teleoperation
- Justinweb_interface
- Kangaroo Pro—
Programming
- Justincode_ros
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Justin1 hrs
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Justin—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- JustinYes
- Kangaroo Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- Justincode_ros
- Kangaroo ProPython
ROS Support
- Justin—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Open API
- Justin—
- Kangaroo ProNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Justinprototype
- Kangaroo Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- JustinResearch platform
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
Applications
- Justinhousehold_work, space_assistance
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 195 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 191 mm | 1450 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 51 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 13 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 270 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 4x Intel Xeon Quadcore | NVidia Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | custom control interface |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Research platform | $100,000 USD |
| Applications (values differ) | household_work, space_assistance | 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, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, 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, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, 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 | Justin | Kangaroo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $100,000 |
| Payback period | — | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +150% |
Justin 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 Justin and Kangaroo Pro?
Justin is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE. Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Justin and Kangaroo Pro launched?
Justin launched in 2009. Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025.
How do Justin and Kangaroo Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Justin grades BB 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 Justin 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 Justin 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
Justin 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.