KANGAROO vs Versius
Side-by-side comparison of KANGAROO (PAL Robotics) and Versius (CMR Surgical Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KANGAROOSpain
- VersiusUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- KANGAROO2022
- Versius—
Verified Deployments
- KANGAROO0 Deployments
- Versius0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KANGAROO$180,000
- Versius$1,000,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KANGAROO3 hrs
- Versius—
Availability Status
- KANGAROOACTIVE
- VersiusACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $180,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
Cross-Category Comparison Showing shared foundation fields. Select robots from the same category for full spec comparison. | ||
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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 Versius?
KANGAROO is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. Versius is made by CMR Surgical Ltd, based in GB.
How do KANGAROO and Versius compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KANGAROO scores 69/100. Versius scores 25/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are KANGAROO and Versius comparable?
KANGAROO is categorized as Research; Versius as Surgical Medical. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Surgical Medical 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 Versius?
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 Versius compares two robots in the research and surgical-medical categories. 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.