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Forerunner K2
by Kepler Robotics · humanoid · Announced 2024 · Shipped 2025
$20,000
$20,000–$30,000
52-DOF humanoid with 96-sensor fingertips, 2.33 kWh battery, and 8-hour runtime for industrial manipulation.
Overview
The Forerunner K2 is a humanoid developed by Kepler Robotics (China), first announced in 2024 (shipping since 2025). It is available for pre-order. Standing 178 cm tall, weighing 85 kg, with 52 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 15 kg. Performance highlights include a battery runtime of 480 minutes, a 2330 Wh battery pack. The platform is powered by 100 TOPS, equipped with 96 tactile sensors per fingertip, 80+ integrated sensors, vision, IMU. Pricing starts at $20,000 ($20,000–$30,000).
Specifications
Height
178 cm
Weight
85 kg
DOF
52
Payload
15 kg
Runtime
8h
Max Speed
—
Battery
2330 Wh
Charge Time
60 min
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
100 TOPS
ROS
None
Platform
Sensors
96 tactile sensors per fingertip80+ integrated sensorsvisionIMU
Operating System
Cloud-based AI
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2024 · Shipped 2025
FAQ
Q.What is the price of Forerunner K2?
The Forerunner K2 is priced at $20,000 USD. $20,000–$30,000
Q.What are the specs of Forerunner K2?
Forerunner K2 features 52 DOF, 178cm, 85kg, 15kg payload, 480 min runtime. 100 TOPS, no ROS.
Q.Is Forerunner K2 available to buy?
Forerunner K2 is available for pre-order but has not started shipping yet.
Q.Who makes Forerunner K2?
Forerunner K2 is made by Kepler Robotics, headquartered in China. Official manufacturer site: https://www.gotokepler.com.
Q.Does Forerunner K2 support ROS?
Forerunner K2 does not list official ROS support. Kepler Robotics ships Forerunner K2 with a proprietary software stack; third-party ROS integration is not officially endorsed.
Q.How long does the Forerunner K2 battery last?
Forerunner K2 runs for approximately 8h on a single charge (battery capacity: 2330 Wh).
Q.What payload can Forerunner K2 carry?
Forerunner K2 is rated to carry up to 15 kg of payload, suitable for light industrial and research workloads.
Q.What are alternatives to Forerunner K2?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to Forerunner K2 include Walker S2 by UBTECH Robotics, 4NE-1 by NEURA Robotics, NEO by 1X Technologies. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/kepler-k2-vs-ubtech-walker-s2.