Kangaroo Pro vs MAiRA
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and MAiRA (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- MAiRAGermany
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- MAiRA2023
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- MAiRA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- MAiRA$5,570–$44,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- MAiRA—
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- MAiRAACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- MAiRA—
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- MAiRA56 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- MAiRAstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- MAiRAanthropomorphic torso
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MAiRANo
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- MAiRAflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MAiRA18 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MAiRA7
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MAiRA7
Arm Reach
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MAiRA110 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MAiRANo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- MAiRA—
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MAiRANo
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- MAiRAfalse
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MAiRANo
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- MAiRAEtherCAT, TCP/IP, Modbus
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- MAiRA—
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MAiRANo
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- MAiRAnone
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MAiRANo
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MAiRANo
Reliability
IP Rating
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MAiRAIP65
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- MAiRAcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- MAiRA$5,570–$44,600 USD
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MAiRApurchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- MAiRAmachine_tending, quality_inspection, paletizing, gluing_and_dosing
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $5,570–$44,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 56 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 18 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 110 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | EtherCAT, TCP/IP, Modbus |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | none |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $5,570–$44,600 USD |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | machine_tending, quality_inspection, paletizing, gluing_and_dosing |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, 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, Price Tier, 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 | MAiRA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $25,085 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 6.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $224,915 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +897% |
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 MAiRA?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. MAiRA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
When were Kangaroo Pro and MAiRA launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. MAiRA launched in 2023.
How do Kangaroo Pro and MAiRA compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. MAiRA 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 MAiRA 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 MAiRA?
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 MAiRA 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.