Kangaroo Pro vs Laborer
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Laborer (Wuhan Glory Road Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- Laborer—
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Laborer2025
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Laborer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- LaborerContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Laborer6 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- LaborerACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Laborer180 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Laborer95 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Laborerbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Laborerfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Laborer1.4 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Laborer—
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Laborerflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Laborer40 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Laborer60 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Laborer31
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Laborer7
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Laborer—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- LaborerNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Laborer—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Laborer—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Laborer—
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Laborercode_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Laborer6 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Laborer—
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- Laborercode_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- LaborerYes
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- LaborerYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Kangaroo Pro—
- LaborerIP54
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Laborerprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- LaborerContact for quote
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Laborer80-150K
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Laborerlease
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Laborerindustrial
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | — |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 180 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 31 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | code_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | lease |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | industrial |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, 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, 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 | Laborer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | — |
Laborer 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kangaroo Pro and Laborer?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Laborer is made by Wuhan Glory Road Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
When were Kangaroo Pro and Laborer launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. Laborer launched in 2025.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Laborer compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Laborer grades BBB. 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 Laborer 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 Laborer?
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 Laborer 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.