Forerunner K2
Kepler Robotics · CN
The Forerunner K2 is Kepler's fifth-generation general-purpose humanoid robot designed for industrial automation. It features rope-driven tactile manipulators with 96 contact sensors per fingertip, 52 degrees of freedom, and a 2.33 kWh battery enabling 8-hour continuous operation. With 15 kg single-hand payload capacity and cloud-based AI integration, the K2 targets manufacturing, warehousing, and quality inspection.
Forerunner K2 Full Specifications
Last verified: 2026-02-28
Key Features
- •52 degrees of freedom for precise whole-body movement
- •11-DOF rope-driven tactile hands with 96 contact sensors per fingertip
- •15 kg single-hand payload capacity, 30 kg dual-arm capacity
- •2.33 kWh battery with 8-hour continuous operation runtime
- •100 TOPS computational power for real-time decision-making
- •Cloud-based AI with dynamic perception and autonomous learning
- •Planetary roller screw actuators with 8,200N peak thrust
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Notable Deployments
- •SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai (quality inspection, parts handling)
- •Public demonstration at GITEX GLOBAL 2024 (October 2024)
- •Industrial testing across manufacturing and logistics facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forerunner K2?
The Forerunner K2 is Kepler's fifth-generation general-purpose humanoid robot designed for industrial automation. It features rope-driven tactile manipulators with 96 contact sensors per fingertip, 52 degrees of freedom, and a 2.33 kWh battery enabling 8-hour continuous operation. With 15 kg single-hand payload capacity and cloud-based AI integration, the K2 targets manufacturing, warehousing, and quality inspection.
What are the specifications of Forerunner K2?
Forerunner K2 is a full-size bipedal humanoid for industrial automation with 52 degrees of freedom, weighing 85 kg, 178 cm tall, 15 kg payload capacity, 8 hours battery life.
Where is Forerunner K2 deployed?
Forerunner K2 is currently in pilot status. SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai (quality inspection, parts handling)