Kangaroo Pro vs 天链人形机器人T1
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and 天链人形机器人T1 (TLI Robot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- 天链人形机器人T1China
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- 天链人形机器人T12024
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- 天链人形机器人T10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- 天链人形机器人T1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- 天链人形机器人T1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- 天链人形机器人T143 kg
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- 天链人形机器人T1160 mm
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- 天链人形机器人T12.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- 天链人形机器人T1defense, education
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- 天链人形机器人T18 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kangaroo Pro—
- 天链人形机器人T116 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- 天链人形机器人T171
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- 天链人形机器人T13
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- 天链人形机器人T1—
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- 天链人形机器人T1—
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- 天链人形机器人T1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- 天链人形机器人T1Contact for quote
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- 天链人形机器人T1research, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 43 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 160 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | defense, education |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 8 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 16 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 71 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 3 |
| 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 | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | research, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Arm 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, 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 | 天链人形机器人T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | — |
天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. 天链人形机器人T1 is made by TLI Robot, based in CN.
When were Kangaroo Pro and 天链人形机器人T1 launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. 天链人形机器人T1 launched in 2024.
How do Kangaroo Pro and 天链人形机器人T1 compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. 天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1?
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 天链人形机器人T1 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.