Kangaroo Pro vs Robonaut
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Robonaut (NASA) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- RobonautUnited States
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Robonaut2011
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Robonaut0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- RobonautContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Robonaut—
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- RobonautACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Robonaut—
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Robonaut—
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Robonautbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Robonautfull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RobonautNo
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Robonautflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Robonaut9.1 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Robonaut14
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Robonaut7
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RobonautYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- Robonautrobot's torso
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RobonautNo
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Robonaut—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RobonautNo
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Robonautrobot's torso
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Robonaut—
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RobonautNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- RobonautC++
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RobonautNo
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RobonautNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Robonautcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- RobonautContact for quote
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Robonautteleoperation, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | — |
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 9.1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 14 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | robot's torso |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | robot's torso |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | C++ |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | teleoperation, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, 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, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, 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 | Robonaut |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | — |
Robonaut has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kangaroo Pro and Robonaut?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Robonaut is made by NASA, based in US.
When were Kangaroo Pro and Robonaut launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. Robonaut launched in 2011.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Robonaut compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Robonaut grades BB. 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 Robonaut 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 Robonaut?
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 Robonaut 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.