Kangaroo Pro vs Misty
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Misty (Misty Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- MistyUnited States
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Misty—
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Misty0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Misty$19,995–$21,995 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Misty10 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- MistyACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Misty35.56 cm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Misty5 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Mistybipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Mistyfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Misty0.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MistyNo
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Mistyflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Misty2.1 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Misty9
Arm Reach
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Misty7.9 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MistyNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- MistyQC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MistyNo
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Mistyfalse
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MistyNo
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- MistyPython API
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Misty10 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MistyNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- MistyPython
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MistyNo
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- MistyYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Mistycommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Misty$19,995–$21,995 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Misty20-40K
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Mistypurchase
Warranty
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Misty1 yrs
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Mistyresearch, education, entertainment
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $19,995–$21,995 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 35.56 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 5 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 2.1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 9 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 7.9 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | QC8096 ARM 4xA72, 3GB – Android 8.1 |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | Python API |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $19,995–$21,995 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | research, education, entertainment |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, 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 | Misty |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $20,995 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $229,005 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +1091% |
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 Misty?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Misty is made by Misty Robotics, based in US.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Misty compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Misty 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 Misty 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 Misty?
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 Misty 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.