Kepler Forerunner K2 - Humanoid robot by Kepler Robotics
Humanoid In Development FEATURED

Kepler Forerunner K2

Kepler Robotics

Fifth-generation commercial humanoid with 52 DoF and 8-hour runtime

Industrial
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About Kepler Forerunner K2

Forerunner K2 represents Kepler's fifth generation despite sequential naming. Standing 178 cm tall, weighing 85 kg, the robot features 52 degrees of freedom including rotating/tilting head module. The rope-driven five-digit hands each support 11 DoF (active and passive) with 96-contact-point tactile sensors and 15 kg per-hand payload. Star-shaped wiring layout simplifies maintenance and upgrades. The 2.33 kWh battery enables 8-hour operation with support for automated charging. Enhanced vision and navigation software provide real-time location awareness and rapid response to environmental changes. Embodied intelligence software integrates imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and cloud-based cognition. K2 pilots in manufacturing, logistics, inspection, and quality control.

PROS

  • + 52 Degrees of Freedom (DoF) for high dexterity
  • + 8-hour shift-long battery runtime
  • + 15 kg per-hand payload capacity
  • + Advanced 96-point fingertip tactile sensors
  • + Embodied intelligence with autonomous learning

CONS

  • - Limited commercial availability (currently in customer trials)
  • - Complexity of 52 DoF system may lead to higher upkeep cost
  • - Pricing and total cost of ownership is currently unknown

Use Cases

Manufacturing assembly Warehouse logistics and material handling Quality control and inspection High-risk environment operations

Quick Specs

Type
Humanoid
Market
Industrial
Availability
In Development

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