Kangaroo Pro vs R1
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and R1 (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- R1—
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- R1—
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- R1$250,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- R13 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- R1130 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- R150 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- R1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- R1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R10.6 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1—
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- R1cluttered indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R11.5 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R120
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R18
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R14
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- R1dual-core CPU with external Ethernet interface
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- R1—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1—
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- R1code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- R13 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1—
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- R1Python
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1Yes
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- R1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- R1$250,000 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1150K+
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- R1purchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- R1eldercare_assistance, hospitality
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $250,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 50 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.6 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | cluttered indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | dual-core CPU with external Ethernet interface |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 3 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 (values differ) | commercial | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $250,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | eldercare_assistance, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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 | R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $250,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 60.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $0 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +0% |
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?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. R1 is made by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia.
How do Kangaroo Pro and R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. R1 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 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?
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 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.