Atlas (Electric Humanoid) vs Kepler Forerunner K2
Compare Atlas (Electric Humanoid) (Boston Dynamics) and Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Atlas (Electric Humanoid) | Kepler Forerunner K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boston Dynamics | Kepler Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | United States | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 56 | 40 |
| Weight (kg) | 90 | 85 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 4 |
| Payload | 50 kg instantaneous, 30 kg sustained | 25 kg |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s | |
| Actuators | Electric actuators | |
| Primary sensor | 360° camera view; tactile fingers and palm | |
| Function | Material handling | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
Kepler Forerunner K2 leads on 0 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Atlas (Electric Humanoid) leads on degrees of freedom (56 vs 40) and payload (50 kg instantaneous, 30 kg sustained vs 25 kg).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price and max speed.
Atlas (Electric Humanoid)
Boston Dynamics' fully electric production humanoid, unveiled Jan 5, 2026. Built for industrial material handling, with autonomous battery swapping and a 360° camera view. The company has not published a price or a top speed.
Kepler Forerunner K2
Kepler Forerunner K2, from Kepler Robotics. No maker specification sheet is on file, so no dimensions, price or performance figures are listed.