Kangaroo Pro vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- RoboThespian 326
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- RoboThespian 3—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Warranty
- Kangaroo Pro—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 33 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 26 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, 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, 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 | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | — |
RoboThespian 3 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Kangaroo Pro and RoboThespian 3?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were Kangaroo Pro and RoboThespian 3 launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016.
How do Kangaroo Pro and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. RoboThespian 3 grades AA. 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 RoboThespian 3 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 RoboThespian 3?
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 RoboThespian 3 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.