Kangaroo Pro vs TOPIO Dio
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and TOPIO Dio (Yoyodyne) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- TOPIO Dio—
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- TOPIO Dio2010
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- TOPIO Dio0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- TOPIO DioContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- TOPIO Dio12 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- TOPIO DioACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- TOPIO Dio0.1 kg
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- TOPIO Dio1250 mm
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- TOPIO Dio—
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- TOPIO Dio—
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- TOPIO Dio5.6 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- TOPIO Dio—
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- TOPIO Dioindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- TOPIO Dio50 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- TOPIO Dio28
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- TOPIO Dio—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- TOPIO Dio—
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- TOPIO Dio—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- TOPIO Dio—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- TOPIO Dio—
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- TOPIO Dioremote_control
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- TOPIO Dio12 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- TOPIO Dio—
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- TOPIO Dioremote_control
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- TOPIO Dio—
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- TOPIO Dio—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- TOPIO Dio—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- TOPIO DioContact for quote
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- TOPIO Dio<10K
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- TOPIO Diocleaning, food preparation, entertainment, valet service
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| 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 | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 0.1 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 5.6 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 50 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 28 |
| 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 | remote_control |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | remote_control |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | <10K |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | cleaning, food preparation, entertainment, valet service |
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, 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 | TOPIO Dio |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | — |
TOPIO Dio 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kangaroo Pro and TOPIO Dio?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. TOPIO Dio is made by Yoyodyne.
When were Kangaroo Pro and TOPIO Dio launched?
Kangaroo Pro launched in 2025. TOPIO Dio launched in 2010.
How do Kangaroo Pro and TOPIO Dio compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. TOPIO Dio 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 TOPIO Dio 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 TOPIO Dio?
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 TOPIO Dio 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.