Walker S vs Kepler Forerunner K2
Compare Walker S (UBTECH Robotics) and Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Walker S | Kepler Forerunner K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UBTECH Robotics | Kepler Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 41 | 40 |
| Weight (kg) | 70 | 85 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 4 |
| Payload | 10 kg | 25 kg |
| Max speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Actuators | High-Torque Brushless Servo Motors | High-Torque Hybrid Actuators |
| Primary sensor | 3D LiDAR + RGB-D Camera + IMU | 3D LiDAR + Stereo Camera + IMU |
| Function | Home assistance | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Status | Testing | Testing |
Verdict
Kepler Forerunner K2 leads on 1 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Walker S leads on degrees of freedom (41 vs 40).
Kepler Forerunner K2 leads on payload (25 kg vs 10 kg).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price.
Walker S
A full-size service humanoid designed for home and commercial environments. Walker S performs household tasks, serves as a receptionist, and interacts with humans through speech and gesture, showcasing UBTECH's latest bipedal locomotion and manipulation.
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.