XPeng IRON (Gen 2) vs Kepler Forerunner K2
Compare XPeng IRON (Gen 2) (Xpeng) and Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | XPeng IRON (Gen 2) | Kepler Forerunner K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Xpeng | Kepler Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 40 | 40 |
| Weight (kg) | 70 | 85 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 4 |
| Payload | 15 kg | 25 kg |
| Max speed | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Actuators | Bionic Electromechanical Actuators | High-Torque Hybrid Actuators |
| Primary sensor | Multi-Camera Vision + IMU + Tactile | 3D LiDAR + Stereo Camera + IMU |
| Function | Assembly & manufacturing | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Status | Testing | Testing |
Verdict
XPeng IRON (Gen 2) leads on 2 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
XPeng IRON (Gen 2) leads on price (TBD (mass prod 2026) vs ~$85,000) and max speed (1.8 m/s vs 1.5 m/s).
Kepler Forerunner K2 leads on payload (25 kg vs 15 kg).
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.
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.