Configurable 4-, 5- or 7-DoF arms
Arm options of 4, 5 or 7 degrees of freedom. Total robot DoF ranges from 14 to 40 depending on configuration. [1]
Price & availability
PAL Robotics has not published a price
Available to order from Aug 2024
Current dataset status: Commercial.
Quote-based; the product page lists no price and links 'Request a quote' to the contact page. [1]
Product overview
About PAL Robotics Kangaroo
Kangaroo is a configurable biped research platform from PAL Robotics, aimed at research on dynamic locomotion, reinforcement learning and embodied AI (s1). The product page lists a height of 1.60 m, and gives weight (50–65 kg) and total degrees of freedom (14–40) as ranges that depend on configuration (s1).
Arms can be configured with 4, 5 or 7 degrees of freedom (s1). Sensing includes four RGB-D cameras, six-axis force/torque sensors at the wrists and feet, and a 1 kHz IMU. The computing is two Intel i7 PCs with an optional NVIDIA Jetson GPU (s1). The legs have low moving inertia and suit highly dynamic motion, which PAL pairs with a whole-body inverse dynamics controller (s1).
The 2026 datasheet lists a 976 Wh battery, about three hours of autonomy and a maximum speed of 2 m/s (s3). PAL began selling the robot in August 2024, and the first unit went to TU Wien (s2). The product page lists no price and routes requests through 'Request a quote' links to its contact page (s1).
“KANGAROO is a must for your research on dynamic locomotion, reinforcement learning and embodied AI.”
Capabilities
Key features
Low-inertia legs for dynamic motion
PAL describes low leg inertia suited to highly dynamic motions, controlled with a whole-body inverse dynamics controller. [1]
Four RGB-D cameras and force sensing
Four RGB-D cameras, six-axis force/torque sensors at the wrists and feet, and a 1 kHz IMU. [1]
976 Wh battery, about 3 h autonomy
The 2026 datasheet lists a 976 Wh battery, about three hours of autonomy and a 2 m/s maximum speed. [3]
Hardware profile
Specifications
Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizerReported — stated by a credible third partyEstimated — derived or approximate
Body
Mobility
- Maximum speed
- 2 m/sOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[3]Maximum speed in the 2026 PAL datasheet
Power
- Battery
- 0.98 kWhOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1][3]PAL publishes 976 Wh and also 15 Ah at 63 V; multiplying the nominal voltage and capacity gives 945 Wh
- Runtime
- 3 hOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[3]Autonomy in the 2026 PAL datasheet; 2025 datasheets listed up to 4 hours for earlier configurations
Hands & Manipulation
- Hand / end effector
- Options: 2-finger parallel gripper; Seed RH8D or Inspire RH56 five-finger handsOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]
Compute & Sensing
Show unknown fields (6)
Mobility
- Peak joint torque
- Not published
Power
- Charge time
- Not published
- Swappable battery
- Not published
Hands & Manipulation
- DoF per hand
- Not published
- Payload
- Not published
Compute & Sensing
- AI stack
- Not published
Official footage
Videos
PAL Robotics | KANGAROO Free Walking Demo
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PAL Robotics | KANGAROO Balance Demo
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Quick answers
PAL Robotics Kangaroo FAQ
Can you buy PAL Robotics Kangaroo?
PAL Robotics Kangaroo is available through an official sales inquiry rather than a public checkout page. [1]
How tall is PAL Robotics Kangaroo and how much does it weigh?
PAL Robotics Kangaroo is 160 cm tall and weighs 50 kg (Lower bound of the 50–65 kg range; depends on configuration). [1]
How fast is PAL Robotics Kangaroo?
Its stated maximum speed is 2 m/s; Maximum speed in the 2026 PAL datasheet. [3]
How long does the PAL Robotics Kangaroo battery last?
The stated runtime is 3 hours per charge; Autonomy in the 2026 PAL datasheet; 2025 datasheets listed up to 4 hours for earlier configurations. [3]
How many degrees of freedom does PAL Robotics Kangaroo have?
PAL Robotics Kangaroo has 14 listed degrees of freedom; Lower bound of the 14–40 range (platform configuration). [1]
Does PAL Robotics Kangaroo have an open SDK?
Yes. PAL Robotics Kangaroo is recorded as providing a public developer SDK or API. [1]
Who makes PAL Robotics Kangaroo?
PAL Robotics Kangaroo is made by PAL Robotics, based in Spain. [1]
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Evidence
Sources
- [1]KANGAROO - PAL Robotics (product page) ↗PAL Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [2]PAL Robotics Kangaroo robot goes on sale ↗Humanoid Robotics Technology · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [3]KANGAROO 2026 Datasheet ↗PAL Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [4]Kangaroo Robot: From Prototype to Your Trusted Research Companion ↗PAL Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [5]PAL Robotics Timeline ↗PAL Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026