Kangaroo Pro vs Shalu
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Shalu (IIT Bombay) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- Shalu—
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Shalu2021
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Shalu0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Shalu$710 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Shalu—
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- ShaluACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Shalu—
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Shalu—
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Shalubipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Shaluservice humanoid
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Shalunone
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Shaluindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Shalu—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- Shalu—
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Shalu—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Shalu—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Shalu—
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Shalucode_python, voice
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Shalu—
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Shalu—
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- Shalucode_python, voice
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Shalunone
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- ShaluNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Shaluproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Shalu$710 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Shalu<10K
Developer Unit Price
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Shalu$680
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Shalueducation, hospitality, eldercare_assistance
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $710 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | service humanoid |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | code_python, voice |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_python, voice |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | none |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $710 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | <10K |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $680 |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | education, hospitality, eldercare_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Total DOF, 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, Pricing Model, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Kangaroo Pro | Shalu |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $710 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $249,290 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +35111% |
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 Shalu?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Shalu is made by IIT Bombay.
When were Kangaroo Pro and Shalu launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. Shalu launched in 2021.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Shalu compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Shalu 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 Shalu 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 Shalu?
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 Shalu 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.