KANGAROO vs RANGER
Side-by-side comparison of KANGAROO (PAL Robotics) and RANGER (Agilex) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KANGAROOSpain
- RANGERChina
Year First Available
- KANGAROO2022
- RANGER2016
Verified Deployments
- KANGAROO0 Deployments
- RANGER0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KANGAROO$180,000
- RANGER$20,796
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KANGAROO3 hrs
- RANGER8 hrs
Availability Status
- KANGAROOACTIVE
- RANGERACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- KANGAROO5 kg
- RANGER100 kg
Max Speed
- KANGAROO1.3 m/s
- RANGER2.6 m/s
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $180,000 | $20,796 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 100 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 2.6 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes KANGAROO and RANGER?
KANGAROO is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. RANGER is made by Agilex, based in CN.
When were KANGAROO and RANGER launched?
KANGAROO launched in 2022. RANGER launched in 2016.
How much does KANGAROO cost compared to RANGER?
KANGAROO is listed at $180,000. RANGER is listed at $20,796.
How do KANGAROO and RANGER compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KANGAROO scores 69/100. RANGER scores 64/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are KANGAROO and RANGER in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between KANGAROO and RANGER?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
KANGAROO vs RANGER compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.