Kangaroo Pro vs Phoenix (7th Gen)
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Phoenix (7th Gen) (Sanctuary AI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- Phoenix (7th Gen)Canada
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Phoenix (7th Gen)2023
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Phoenix (7th Gen)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Phoenix (7th Gen)$65,000–$300,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Phoenix (7th Gen)4 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- Phoenix (7th Gen)ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Phoenix (7th Gen)170 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Phoenix (7th Gen)70 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Phoenix (7th Gen)bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Phoenix (7th Gen)full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Phoenix (7th Gen)1.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Phoenix (7th Gen)education, automotive, food and beverage, packaging, healthcare, electronics, aerospace and defense, energy and utilities
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Phoenix (7th Gen)25 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Phoenix (7th Gen)40
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Phoenix (7th Gen)20
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- Phoenix (7th Gen)Carbon™ AI control system
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Phoenix (7th Gen)false
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Phoenix (7th Gen)pilot-assist or autonomous operation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Phoenix (7th Gen)4 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- Phoenix (7th Gen)pilot-assist or autonomous operation
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Phoenix (7th Gen)No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Phoenix (7th Gen)commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Phoenix (7th Gen)$65,000–$300,000 USD
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Phoenix (7th Gen)general-purpose, logistics, retail
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $65,000–$300,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 70 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | education, automotive, food and beverage, packaging, healthcare, electronics, aerospace and defense, energy and utilities |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 25 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 40 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 20 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | Carbon™ AI control system |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | pilot-assist or autonomous operation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | pilot-assist or autonomous operation |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $65,000–$300,000 USD |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | general-purpose, logistics, retail |
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, Price Tier, 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 | Phoenix (7th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $182,500 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 43.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $67,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +37% |
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 Phoenix (7th Gen)?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Phoenix (7th Gen) is made by Sanctuary AI, based in CA.
When were Kangaroo Pro and Phoenix (7th Gen) launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. Phoenix (7th Gen) launched in 2023.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Phoenix (7th Gen) compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Phoenix (7th Gen) 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 Phoenix (7th Gen) 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 Phoenix (7th Gen)?
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 Phoenix (7th Gen) 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.