Kangaroo Pro vs R1 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and R1 Pro (Galaxea AI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- R1 ProChina
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- R1 Pro2024
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- R1 Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- R1 Pro$69,999 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- R1 ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- R1 Pro170 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- R1 Pro126 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- R1 Prowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- R1 Prowheeled humanoid
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1 Pro—
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- R1 Proboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro7 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro10 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro26
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro7
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro1
Arm Reach
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro86 cm
Grip Strength
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro350 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1 Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- R1 Pro200 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 ProNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1 Pro—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- R1 Pro—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1 Pro—
Teleoperation
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Provr_headset
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- R1 Proteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Battery Capacity
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro1.7 kWh
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1 Pro—
Safety
Emergency Stops
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro1
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- R1 Proteleoperation
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1 ProYes
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1 Pro—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- R1 Proprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- R1 Pro$69,999 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Pro80-150K
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1 Propurchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- R1 Proresearch
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | $69,999 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 126 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 86 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 350 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | 200 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.7 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $69,999 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | research |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Tool Use, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, 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
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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 | R1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $69,999 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 16.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $180,001 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +257% |
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 R1 Pro?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. R1 Pro is made by Galaxea AI, based in CN.
When were Kangaroo Pro and R1 Pro launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. R1 Pro launched in 2024.
How do Kangaroo Pro and R1 Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro?
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 R1 Pro 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.