At the GITEX GLOBAL 2024 event, Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. unveiled the Forerunner K2, a humanoid robot designed for commercial applications in various industries. This full-size android promises to make great contributions to automation in key industries such as smart manufacturing, logistics, and research.
The K2, with 52 degrees of freedom throughout the body, can lift up to 15 kg per hand, has 96 sensors on each finger and its star wiring system ensures both efficiency and easier maintenance.
Each hand of the humanoid can carry up to 15 kg. Source: Kepler Humanoid Robot
Forerunner K2 is smarter
According to Hu Debo, CEO of Kepler, the Forerunner K2 is a Gen 5.0 model that efficiently integrates brain and high-load functions. In addition, its enhanced design and capability ensure smooth autonomous operation, responding to market demands and the specific needs of its customers.
Following the launch of the Forerunner K1 in 2023, Kepler has implemented significant hardware and software upgrades for the K2. This robot now offers improved payload capacity , agile manipulators, and up to 11 degrees of freedom in its limbs, allowing for greater precision in object manipulation.
The K2, which operates on an 8-hour battery, is also equipped with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms that enhance its autonomous learning capabilities and interaction with humans.
Will the K2 compete with Tesla’s Optimus?
The company is clear about Tesla ‘s plans to begin mass production of its Optimus robot in 2025, which is why it is moving quickly towards commercializing its technology, seeking to implement the K2 in practical, large-scale applications. This competition could mark a new era in industrial automation, with humanoid robots performing important functions in increasingly challenging environments.
Forerunner K2 is currently undergoing testing in real-world environments , performing tasks such as material handling and quality inspection . Kepler plans to continue working with industry partners to further improve the efficiency and built-in intelligence of its robots.
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Source and photo: Kepler Humanoid Robot via PR Newswire