Kangaroo Pro vs Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot (Kondo Kagaku) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotJapan
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot2009
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot$1,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0.8 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot1.5 kg
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot40.1 cm
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotfull bipedal
Running Capable
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot17
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotMicrocontroller board RCB-4 with 10 A/D and 10 PIO extension ports
Compute Platform
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotRCB-4HV
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotfalse
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Teleoperation
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotjoystick, bluetooth
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotHeart to Heart software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0.8 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot0 kWh
Charging Time
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot1.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robottethered
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotHeart to Heart software
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotNo
Air-Gap Capable
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid RobotYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot$1,500 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotunder_50k
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotcapex
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robotresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $1,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 0.8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 40.1 cm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 17 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | Microcontroller board RCB-4 with 10 A/D and 10 PIO extension ports |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | RCB-4HV |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick, bluetooth |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | Heart to Heart software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 0.8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Heart to Heart software |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $1,500 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | capex |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 | Kangaroo Pro | Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $1,500 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $248,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +16567% |
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 Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot is made by Kondo Kagaku, based in JP.
When were Kangaroo Pro and Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot launched in 2009.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot grades A. 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 Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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 Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot?
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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Kangaroo Pro vs Kondo KHR 3HV Ver.3 Humanoid Robot 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.