Kangaroo Pro vs ROBOTERA STAR1
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and ROBOTERA STAR1 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- ROBOTERA STAR1China
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- ROBOTERA STAR12024
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- ROBOTERA STAR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- ROBOTERA STAR1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- ROBOTERA STAR1171 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- ROBOTERA STAR163 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- ROBOTERA STAR1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- ROBOTERA STAR1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR13.6 m/s
Running Capable
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR1run capable
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- ROBOTERA STAR1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR125 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR120 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR155
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR17
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR112
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- ROBOTERA STAR1275 TOPS
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- ROBOTERA STAR1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- ROBOTERA STAR1purchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- ROBOTERA STAR1research, industrial, commercial_service
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $120,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 171 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 63 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3.6 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 25 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 55 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | 275 TOPS |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | ERA-42 AI model |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | ERA-42 AI model |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $120,000 USD |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | research, industrial, commercial_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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 | ROBOTERA STAR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 28.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $130,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +108% |
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 ROBOTERA STAR1?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. ROBOTERA STAR1 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
When were Kangaroo Pro and ROBOTERA STAR1 launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. ROBOTERA STAR1 launched in 2024.
How do Kangaroo Pro and ROBOTERA STAR1 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. ROBOTERA STAR1 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 ROBOTERA STAR1 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 ROBOTERA STAR1?
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 ROBOTERA STAR1 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.