Kangaroo Pro vs SA01
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and SA01 (EngineAI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- SA01China
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- SA012023
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- SA010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- SA01$5,400–$6,087 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- SA012 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- SA01ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- SA01170 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- SA0140 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- SA01bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- SA01full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SA011 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SA01No
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- SA01flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SA0112.5 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SA0112
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SA01No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- SA01dual-processor architecture combining NVIDIA GPU and Intel CPU
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SA01No
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- SA01—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SA01No
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- SA01modular SDK for secondary development and customization
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- SA012 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SA01No
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- SA01Open Source
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SA01No
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SA01No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- SA01commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- SA01$5,400–$6,087 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SA0110-20K
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SA01purchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- SA01research, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $5,400–$6,087 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight | 40 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 12.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | dual-processor architecture combining NVIDIA GPU and Intel CPU |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | modular SDK for secondary development and customization |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Open Source |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $5,400–$6,087 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | research, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, 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, 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 | SA01 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $5,744 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $244,257 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +4253% |
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 SA01?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. SA01 is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN.
When were Kangaroo Pro and SA01 launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. SA01 launched in 2023.
How do Kangaroo Pro and SA01 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. SA01 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 SA01 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 SA01?
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 SA01 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.