PAL Robotics Kangaroo

2025-09-22 · Publisher : PAL Robotics · Domain : Robotics

Spain's PAL Robotics showcases Kangaroo, a 1.60 m research biped with linear actuators, aimed at dynamic locomotion and reinforcement learning (approximate date: single press source).

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A 1.60 m research biped weighing 50 to 65 kg depending on configuration.
Custom linear actuators with integrated force sensors.
Configurable arms (4, 5 or 7 DoF) and a 3 to 30 kg payload.
Ships with ROS 2, MuJoCo simulation and a library of learned policies (walking, running, jumping, stairs).

### Background In late September 2025, PAL Robotics, the Barcelona maker known for its TALOS research humanoid, released demonstrations of Kangaroo: the biped moves quickly and squats while carrying a heavy box. PAL gives no official commercial launch date; the date used here (22 September 2025) is that of the first identified press coverage. It is therefore an **approximate date, based on a single source**. Kangaroo is designed for research in dynamic locomotion, reinforcement learning and embodied AI. ### Specifications | Item | Detail | |---|---| | Height | 1.60 m | | Weight | 50 to 65 kg | | Degrees of freedom | 14 to 40 depending on platform (6 per leg) | | Arms | 4, 5 or 7 DoF (configurable) | | Payload | 3 to 30 kg depending on arms | | Battery | 976 Wh (15 Ah, 63 V) | | Software | Ubuntu LTS, ROS 2, MuJoCo, walking, running, jumping and stair policies | ### Why it matters Kangaroo illustrates a European line of research platforms: PAL supplies labs and universities rather than industry. Its linear actuators lighten the legs and cut power draw. ### Key takeaway A research robot, not a production humanoid.

PAL Robotics Kangaroo

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