EVE vs Forerunner K1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
1X Technologies vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Forerunner K1 leads in higher payload, longer runtime. Overall, Forerunner K1 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
EVE
1X Technologies
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
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EVE Forerunner K1
Specifications
Contact (enterprise)Price$30,000
186 cmHeight178 cm
86 kgWeight85 kg
—DOF40
15 kgPayload25 kg
6hRuntime8h
4 m/sSpeed—
NoStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
N/AComputeN/A
Task Capabilities
?Pick up a box from shelf✓
?Open a door handle◔
?Pour liquid into cup◔
?Use a power tool◔
?Type on keyboard✕
?Climb stairs with load✓
?Walk on uneven terrain◔
?Run (>3 m/s)✕
?Crouch under obstacle◔
?Navigate in crowd◔
?Recognize & locate objects✓
?Respond to voice commands?
?Detect humans nearby✓
?Work 8-hour shift✓
?Hot-swap battery?
?Operate 24/7 (with charging)✓
?Work in rain (IP65+)✕
?Work below 0°C?
?Work in dusty environment?
?Work safely alongside humans◔
Pros and cons at a glance
EVE
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (6h per charge) for full-shift operation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Forerunner K1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do EVE and Forerunner K1 compare on price?
EVE: Contact (enterprise). Forerunner K1: $30,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: EVE or Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both EVE and Forerunner K1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Last updated: 2024