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Forerunner K1
by Kepler Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2023 · Shipped 2024
$30,000
Affordable industrial humanoid ($30K) with 25 kg payload, 8-hour runtime, and 5,100+ units shipped globally.
Overview
The Forerunner K1 is a humanoid developed by Kepler Robotics (China), first announced in 2023 (shipping since 2024). It is commercially available. Standing 178 cm tall, weighing 85 kg, with 40 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 25 kg. Performance highlights include a battery runtime of 480 minutes. The platform is equipped with Vision system, IMU, proximity sensors. Pricing starts at $30,000.
Specifications
Height
178 cm
Weight
85 kg
DOF
40
Payload
25 kg
Runtime
8h
Max Speed
—
Battery
—
Charge Time
—
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
—
ROS
None
Platform
Sensors
Vision systemIMUproximity sensors
Operating System
N/A
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2023 · Shipped 2024
FAQ
Q.What is the price of Forerunner K1?
The Forerunner K1 is priced at $30,000 USD.
Q.What are the specs of Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 features 40 DOF, 178cm, 85kg, 25kg payload, 480 min runtime. N/A, no ROS.
Q.Is Forerunner K1 available to buy?
Yes, Forerunner K1 is currently shipping to customers.
Q.Who makes Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 is made by Kepler Robotics, headquartered in China. Official manufacturer site: https://www.gotokepler.com.
Q.Does Forerunner K1 support ROS?
Forerunner K1 does not list official ROS support. Kepler Robotics ships Forerunner K1 with a proprietary software stack; third-party ROS integration is not officially endorsed.
Q.How long does the Forerunner K1 battery last?
Forerunner K1 runs for approximately 8h on a single charge.
Q.What payload can Forerunner K1 carry?
Forerunner K1 is rated to carry up to 25 kg of payload, suitable for industrial logistics and warehouse workloads.
Q.What are alternatives to Forerunner K1?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to Forerunner K1 include NEO by 1X Technologies, H2 by Unitree Robotics, RAISE A1 by Zhiyuan Robotics. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/1x-neo-vs-kepler-k1.