DOBOT Atom vs Kepler Forerunner K2
Compare DOBOT Atom (Dobot) and Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | DOBOT Atom | Kepler Forerunner K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dobot | Kepler Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 41 | 40 |
| Weight (kg) | 62 | 85 |
| Battery life (h) | 3 | 4 |
| Payload | 10 kg | 25 kg |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Actuators | Precision Servo Actuators | High-Torque Hybrid Actuators |
| Primary sensor | Depth Camera + IMU + Force/Torque | 3D LiDAR + Stereo Camera + IMU |
| Function | Assembly & manufacturing | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
DOBOT Atom leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
DOBOT Atom leads on price (~$27,000 vs ~$85,000) and degrees of freedom (41 vs 40).
Kepler Forerunner K2 leads on payload (25 kg vs 10 kg) and battery life (4 h vs 3 h).
DOBOT Atom
Straight-knee biped humanoid with mass production batches shipping globally. Features ±0.05mm arm repeatability for precision industrial tasks.
Kepler Forerunner K2
Gen 5.0 industrial humanoid tested at SAIC-GM and other automotive manufacturing sites. Features 35 lb per-hand grip strength for heavy industrial tasks.