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Kepler Forerunner K2
Kepler Forerunner K2 is a Chinese humanoid for industry and logistics with 8 hours of runtime according to the manufacturer.
The Forerunner K2 is the humanoid from Shanghai Kepler Robot, intended for smart manufacturing, warehouse logistics, inspection, security patrols, hazardous work, commercial services, research and education. According to the manufacturer site it charges in an hour and runs 8 hours. Reporting cites 178 cm height, 85 kg, 52 degrees of freedom and 15 kg per hand, with a trial deployment at a car plant in Shanghai; those figures are not on the manufacturer page used here and so are not in the specifications. Kepler combines preset movements with end-to-end autonomous planning. Confirmed delivery in the Netherlands or Europe has not been established.
- Humanoid robotHuman-like build, so it can work in spaces designed for people.
- Humanoid for industry and logisticsIn the humanoid robots category.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.Designed for
- Smart manufacturing
- Warehouse logistics
- Inspection and patrols
- Type
- Humanoid robots
- Origin
- China
- Deployment
- Not confirmed
- Region
- Not publicly confirmed
- Applications
- 3 applications
What is Kepler Forerunner K2?
Kepler Forerunner K2 is a humanoid robot from Shanghai Kepler Robot from China, listed for smart manufacturing, warehouse logistics and inspection and patrols. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
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Forerunner K2 in action
Video from the manufacturer or an authorised partner.
In practice
How does the Forerunner K2 perform?
All figures come from this robot's profile, according to the manufacturer.
One work cycle in a day
How many hours does it work, and how many does it need to charge? Runtime depends on load and mode; the number of cycles per day depends on the version and the deployment.
- Working8 h33% of the day
- Charging1 h4% of the day
- Rest of the day15 h63% of the day
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Forerunner K2, its manufacturer and this type of robot
The word 'robot' comes from the play R.U.R. (1920) by Czech writer Karel Čapek. 'Robota' means forced labour or drudgery.
Source: Wikipedia, R.U.R.Honda presented ASIMO in 2000, for years the best-known walking humanoid in the world.
Source: Wikipedia, ASIMO
Our perspective on Forerunner K2
The Forerunner K2 is the humanoid from Shanghai Kepler Robot, intended for smart manufacturing, warehouse logistics, inspection, security patrols, hazardous work, commercial services, research and education. According to the manufacturer site it charges in an hour and runs 8 hours. Reporting cites 178 cm height, 85 kg, 52 degrees of freedom and 15 kg per hand, with a trial deployment at a car plant in Shanghai; those figures are not on the manufacturer page used here and so are not in the specifications. Kepler combines preset movements with end-to-end autonomous planning. Confirmed delivery in the Netherlands or Europe has not been established.
Business fit
When might Forerunner K2 be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Market and supply
Availability
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
- Market status
- Showcase
- Region
- Not publicly confirmed
- Lease / RaaS
- Not confirmed
- Rental
- Not confirmed
Manufacturer and supplier
About Shanghai Kepler Robot
Shanghai Kepler Robot is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.
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| Feature | Forerunner K2Kepler | EMIEW3Hitachi | OP3ROBOTIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Showcase | Showcase |
| Application | Smart manufacturing, Warehouse logistics | Historical visitor guidance, Business proof-of-concept projects with robot IT integration | Motion research, Humanoid teaching |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
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Questions about Forerunner K2
What is the Kepler Forerunner K2?
Kepler Forerunner K2 is a humanoid robot from Shanghai Kepler Robot from China, listed for smart manufacturing, warehouse logistics and inspection and patrols. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Which supplier is listed for the Kepler Forerunner K2?
Kepler Forerunner K2 is listed under Shanghai Kepler Robot, based in China. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Kepler Forerunner K2 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Kepler Forerunner K2 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Kepler Forerunner K2 used for?
The applications listed for the Kepler Forerunner K2 include smart manufacturing, warehouse logistics and inspection and patrols.
What are alternatives to the Kepler Forerunner K2?
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News and insights
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer gotokepler.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.