Kangaroo Pro vs Kirobo Mini
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Kirobo Mini (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- Kirobo MiniJapan
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Kirobo Mini2016
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Kirobo Mini0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- Kirobo MiniACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Kirobo Mini10 cm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Kirobo Mini0.2 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Kirobo Ministatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Kirobo Minifull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kirobo MiniNo
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Kirobo Miniflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kirobo MiniNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- Kirobo Mini—
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kirobo MiniNo
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Kirobo Mini—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kirobo MiniNo
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Kirobo Minidedicated app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kirobo MiniNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- Kirobo MiniJapanese
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kirobo MiniNo
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kirobo MiniNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Kirobo Minicommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kirobo Miniunder_50k
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kirobo Minioutright purchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Kirobo Minieldercare_assistance, hospitality
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $474 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 10 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 0.2 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | dedicated app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Japanese |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $474 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | eldercare_assistance, hospitality |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Total DOF, Arm DOF, Hand DOF, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 | Kangaroo Pro | Kirobo Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $474 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $249,526 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +52643% |
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 Kangaroo Pro and Kirobo Mini?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP.
When were Kangaroo Pro and Kirobo Mini launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. Kirobo Mini launched in 2016.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Kirobo Mini compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Kirobo Mini 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 Kangaroo Pro and Kirobo Mini 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 Kangaroo Pro and Kirobo Mini?
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
Kangaroo Pro vs Kirobo Mini 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.