Kepler Forerunner K2 vs XPeng IRON (Gen 2)
Compare Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics) and XPeng IRON (Gen 2) (Xpeng) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Kepler Forerunner K2 | XPeng IRON (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kepler Robotics | Xpeng |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 40 | 40 |
| Weight (kg) | 85 | 70 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 4 |
| Payload | 25 kg | 15 kg |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 m/s |
| Actuators | High-Torque Hybrid Actuators | Bionic Electromechanical Actuators |
| Primary sensor | 3D LiDAR + Stereo Camera + IMU | Multi-Camera Vision + IMU + Tactile |
| Function | Assembly & manufacturing | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Status | Testing | Testing |
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.
XPeng IRON (Gen 2)
Highly anthropomorphic humanoid with bionic spine and skin, powered by XPeng's Turing AI chips and VLA brain stack. Mass production targeted for 2026.