Kangaroo Pro vs MATRIX-3
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and MATRIX-3 (Matrix Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- MATRIX-3China
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- MATRIX-32026
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- MATRIX-30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- MATRIX-3$85,000–$99,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- MATRIX-35 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- MATRIX-3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- MATRIX-31600 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- MATRIX-3—
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- MATRIX-3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- MATRIX-3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MATRIX-32.1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MATRIX-3No
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- MATRIX-3unstructured environments
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MATRIX-310 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MATRIX-327
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MATRIX-327
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MATRIX-3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- MATRIX-3proprietary neural network architecture
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MATRIX-3No
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- MATRIX-3—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MATRIX-3No
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- MATRIX-3natural language instructions
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- MATRIX-35 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MATRIX-3No
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- MATRIX-3natural language instructions
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MATRIX-3No
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MATRIX-3No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- MATRIX-3prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- MATRIX-3$85,000–$99,000 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- MATRIX-380-150K
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- MATRIX-3healthcare, commercial, home
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $85,000–$99,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | unstructured environments |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 27 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 27 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | proprietary neural network architecture |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | natural language instructions |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | natural language instructions |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $85,000–$99,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 80-150K |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | healthcare, commercial, home |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm 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, 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 | Kangaroo Pro | MATRIX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $92,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 22.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $158,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +172% |
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 MATRIX-3?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. MATRIX-3 is made by Matrix Robotics, based in CN.
When were Kangaroo Pro and MATRIX-3 launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. MATRIX-3 launched in 2026.
How do Kangaroo Pro and MATRIX-3 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. MATRIX-3 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 MATRIX-3 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 MATRIX-3?
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 MATRIX-3 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.