Kepler Forerunner K2 vs Toyota T-HR3
Compare Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics) and Toyota T-HR3 (Toyota) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Kepler Forerunner K2 | Toyota T-HR3 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kepler Robotics | Toyota |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | Japan |
| Degrees of freedom | 40 | 32 |
| Weight (kg) | 85 | 75 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 2 |
| Payload | 25 kg | 10 kg |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.0 m/s |
| Actuators | High-Torque Hybrid Actuators | Torque-Controlled Servo Motors |
| Primary sensor | 3D LiDAR + Stereo Camera + IMU | Stereo Camera + Tactile + IMU |
| Function | Assembly & manufacturing | Research & development |
| Released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Status | Testing | Testing |
Verdict
Kepler Forerunner K2 leads on 4 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Kepler Forerunner K2 leads on degrees of freedom (40 vs 32), payload (25 kg vs 10 kg), max speed (1.5 m/s vs 1.0 m/s) and battery life (4 h vs 2 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price.
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.
Toyota T-HR3
Teleoperated partner robot with force-feedback master system. Designed for disaster response, space exploration, and remote work in hazardous environments.