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Forerunner K2
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Summary
The Forerunner K2 is a general-purpose humanoid robot developed by Kepler Robotics, unveiled at GITEX GLOBAL 2024. Standing 178 cm tall and weighing 85 kg, it features 52 degrees of freedom, advanced actuators, and cloud-based AI for autonomous learning and task planning. With an 8-hour operational window on a 1-hour charge, the K2 is engineered for industrial automation, hazardous environments, and research applications.
Editorial:
Kepler’s Forerunner K2 is part of the company’s Gen 5.0 humanoid series, designed to integrate cerebral, cerebellar, and high-load body functions into a unified robotic platform. Its motion control system enables precise manipulation, real-time navigation, and human-robot collaboration across manufacturing, logistics, and emergency response settings.
The robot’s Kepler OS supports customization for developers and researchers, while its cloud AI architecture allows for scalable deployment and remote updates. With a focus on embodied intelligence, the K2 uses optimized interaction algorithms to improve task efficiency and safety in dynamic environments.
Kepler Robotics positions the Forerunner K2 as a high-IQ blue-collar robot, capable of replacing repetitive labor and augmenting human teams in high-risk or high-precision workflows.
Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
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| Manufacturer | Kepler Robotics (Shanghai, China) |
| Height / Weight | 178 cm / 85 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 52 |
| Battery Life | 8 hours operation, 1 hour charge time |
| AI System | Cloud-based AI with autonomous learning and task planning |
| Software | Kepler OS (customizable for research and industrial use) |
| Mobility | Full-body bipedal locomotion with dynamic balance |
| Use Cases | Manufacturing, logistics, hazardous operations, research, education |
| Notable Features | Real-time navigation, precision actuators, optimized HRI algorithms |
| Price Estimate | ~$200,000 USD
Image: @AINewsOfficial