Heavy-duty general-purpose humanoid built for strength and robust industrial applications. Ideal for construction, industrial settings, and disaster relief scenarios. Features 40 DOF, 12-DOF dexterous hands with precise planetary roller screw actuators, and NEBULA AI system with 100 TOPS computing.
Kepler Exploration Robot's Forerunner K1, unveiled at CES 2024, established the company as a serious player in industrial humanoid robotics. Standing 178 cm tall and weighing 85 kg, the K1 targets heavy-duty applications in manufacturing, logistics, construction, and disaster relief.
The K1 features 40 degrees of freedom throughout its body, with 12 DOF in the hands alone for intricate manipulation. Proprietary planetary roller screw actuators in the arms and legs, combined with custom rotary actuators for waist and shoulder joints, enable the simulation of human muscle movement with exceptional precision. Total payload capacity reaches 25 kg, with 15 kg per arm.
At the heart of K1 is the NEBULA system, a sophisticated AI-powered cognitive platform with 100 TOPS of computing performance. NEBULA integrates four primary functions: visual recognition, visual SLAM for mapping, multimodal interaction, and hand-eye coordination. The system addresses challenges in visual, auditory, and sensory perception for complex environments.
The K1 operates for up to 8 hours on battery power, suitable for full-shift industrial deployment. Kepler's competitive positioning emphasizes affordability and practical deployment, with estimated retail pricing around $25,000. The Forerunner series includes three models (K1, S1, D1) targeting different application scenarios.
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