Kangaroo Pro vs PM01
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and PM01 (EngineAI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- PM01China
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- PM012024
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- PM010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- PM01$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- PM012 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- PM01ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- PM0140 kg
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- PM01138.8 mm
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- PM01bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- PM01full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- PM012 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- PM01—
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- PM01flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- PM0115 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- PM0124
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- PM015
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- PM01—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- PM01Intel N97 CPU and NVIDIA Jetson Orin GPU
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- PM01—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- PM01—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- PM01No
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- PM01Open-source AI framework with full ROS support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- PM012 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- PM01—
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- PM01Python
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- PM01Yes
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- PM01Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- PM01commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- PM01$26,000 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- PM0120-40K
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- PM01purchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- PM01research, education, embodied AI, algorithm development
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) | 40 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 138.8 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | Intel N97 CPU and NVIDIA Jetson Orin GPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | Open-source AI framework with full ROS support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | research, education, embodied AI, algorithm development |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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 | PM01 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $26,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +862% |
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 PM01?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. PM01 is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN.
When were Kangaroo Pro and PM01 launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. PM01 launched in 2024.
How do Kangaroo Pro and PM01 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. PM01 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 PM01 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 PM01?
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 PM01 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.