Kangaroo Pro vs Mindar
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Mindar (Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- Mindar—
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Mindar2019
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- MindarACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Mindar57 kg
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Mindar195 mm
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Mindarstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Mindarfull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MindarNo
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Mindarindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Mindar100 kg
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MindarNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MindarNo
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Mindarfalse
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MindarNo
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Mindar—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MindarNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- Mindar—
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MindarNo
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MindarNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Mindarcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Mindar150K+
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Mindaroutright purchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 57 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 195 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 100 kg |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | religious service, cultural education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, 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
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 | Mindar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $909,090 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 218.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | -$659,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | -72% |
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 Mindar?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Mindar is made by Kokoro.
When were Kangaroo Pro and Mindar launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. Mindar launched in 2019.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Mindar compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Mindar 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 Mindar 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 Mindar?
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 Mindar 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.