Kangaroo Pro vs SE01
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and SE01 (EngineAI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- SE01China
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- SE012023
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- SE010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- SE01$10,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- SE012 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- SE01ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- SE01170 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- SE0155 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- SE01bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- SE01full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE012 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SE01No
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- SE01flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE0112 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE0134
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE014
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE0112
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SE01Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- SE01Dual-processor architecture combining NVIDIA GPU and Intel CPU
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SE01No
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- SE01—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SE01Yes
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- SE01AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- SE013 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE010 kWh
Charging Time
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE011.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE01manual swap
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SE01No
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- SE01AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SE01No
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- SE01No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- SE01commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- SE01$10,000 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE0110-20K
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- SE01purchase
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- SE01education, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $10,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics 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 (values differ) | 40 kg | 55 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 12 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| 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 (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | AI-powered control with reinforcement and imitation learning |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $10,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | education, research |
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, 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 | SE01 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $10,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $240,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +2400% |
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 SE01?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. SE01 is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN.
When were Kangaroo Pro and SE01 launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. SE01 launched in 2023.
How do Kangaroo Pro and SE01 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. SE01 grades BBB. 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 SE01 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 SE01?
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 SE01 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.