Kangaroo Pro vs Unitree G1-Comp
Side-by-side comparison of Kangaroo Pro (PAL Robotics) and Unitree G1-Comp (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kangaroo ProSpain
- Unitree G1-CompChina
Year First Available
- Kangaroo Pro2025
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Verified Deployments
- Kangaroo Pro0 Deployments
- Unitree G1-Comp0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Unitree G1-Comp$48,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Unitree G1-Comp2 hrs
Availability Status
- Kangaroo ProACTIVE
- Unitree G1-CompACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kangaroo Pro1450 mm
- Unitree G1-Comp1320 mm
Weight
- Kangaroo Pro40 kg
- Unitree G1-Comp35 kg
Mobility Type
- Kangaroo Probipedal
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Humanoid Subtype
- Kangaroo Profull bipedal
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Walking Speed
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comp2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Terrain
- Kangaroo Proflat indoor
- Unitree G1-Compboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comp3 kg
Total DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comp25
Arm DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comp5
Hand DOF
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comp9
Bimanual Coordination
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kangaroo ProNVidia Jetson
- Unitree G1-CompNVIDIA Jetson Orin
VLM Capable
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Foundation Models
- Kangaroo Profalse
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Imitation Learning
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Programming
- Kangaroo Procustom control interface
- Unitree G1-Compcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kangaroo Pro6 hrs
- Unitree G1-Comp2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Software
SDK Languages
- Kangaroo ProPython
- Unitree G1-Compcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Unitree G1-CompYes
Open API
- Kangaroo ProNo
- Unitree G1-CompYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kangaroo Procommercial
- Unitree G1-Comp—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kangaroo Pro$100,000 USD
- Unitree G1-Comp$48,900 USD
Price Tier
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comp150K+
Pricing Model
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comppurchase
Warranty
- Kangaroo Pro—
- Unitree G1-Comp1 yrs
Applications
- Kangaroo Proresearch, education
- Unitree G1-Compcompetition, education, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $48,900 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 | 1320 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 25 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 9 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVidia Jetson | NVIDIA Jetson Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control interface | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $48,900 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, education | competition, 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, 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, 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 | Unitree G1-Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $48,900 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 11.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $201,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +411% |
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 Unitree G1-Comp?
Kangaroo Pro is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Unitree G1-Comp is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How do Kangaroo Pro and Unitree G1-Comp compare on the Robo Index?
Kangaroo Pro grades AA on the Robo Index. Unitree G1-Comp 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 Unitree G1-Comp 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 Unitree G1-Comp?
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 Unitree G1-Comp 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.