KANGAROO vs Walker Taishan R2
PAL Robotics vs Yobotics (Shandong Youbaote Intelligent Robot) — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.
KANGAROO
PAL Robotics
Not announced
Walker Taishan R2
Yobotics (Shandong Youbaote Intelligent Robot)
Not announced
QUICK TAKE
- Walker Taishan R2 offers the higher payload (10 kg vs 7 kg).
- Walker Taishan R2 offers the lighter build (58 kg vs 65 kg).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| KANGAROO | Walker Taishan R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | PAL Robotics | Yobotics (Shandong Youbaote Intelligent Robot) |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Weight | 65 kg | 58 kg |
| Payload | 7 kg | 10 kg |
| Speed | — | 7.2 km/h |
| Battery Life | 15 Ah, 63 V, 976 Wh | — |
| Connectivity | EtherCAT 2 kHz control loop | — |
| Software / AI | Ubuntu LTS, ROS 2 LTS and PAL OS; whole-body inverse-dynamics controller; visualisation and diagnostics; VR teleoperation demo | DeepSeek-V3 language model integration; emotion recognition; autonomous terrain-adaptive walking |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the KANGAROO and the Walker Taishan R2?
KANGAROO is made by PAL Robotics, while Walker Taishan R2 is made by Yobotics (Shandong Youbaote Intelligent Robot). Both are humanoids, so the differences come down to price and specifications.
Which has the higher payload, the KANGAROO or the Walker Taishan R2?
The Walker Taishan R2 has the higher payload at 10 kg, compared to 7 kg for the KANGAROO.