AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) A2 vs Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2
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Dataset date: 2026-11-03
Height to scale. Width is schematic, derived from weight; not a measured body width.
- claimed → demonstrated
- demonstrated
- first delivery recorded
Evidence sheet
| Property | AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) A2 | Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 169 cm2Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | 175 cm5Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | +6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 69 kg6Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | 75 kg7Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | +6 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 408Needs reviewThe reviewed source does not provide enough evidence for this specific claim.
| 529Source unavailableThe cited source could not be accessed during review.
| +12 DoF |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | no sourced value | 30 kg3Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | unknown on one side |
| Battery runtime (min) | 120 min1Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | 480 min4Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | +360 min |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Actuator torque (Nm) | 512 Nm10Needs reviewThe reviewed source does not provide enough evidence for this specific claim.
| no sourced value | unknown on one side |
| Battery (Wh) | 700 Wh11Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | no sourced value | unknown on one side |
| Battery swappable | yes12Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | no sourced value | unknown on one side |
| Locomotion | bipedal13Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | bipedal14Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | — |
| SDK / ROS | open source, ros215Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | no sourced value | unknown on one side |
| Simulation | No simulation artifact confirmed in targeted searchThis records a searched-but-not-confirmed result. It does not mean simulation support is unavailable.
| No simulation artifact confirmed in targeted searchThis records a searched-but-not-confirmed result. It does not mean simulation support is unavailable.
| — |
| Actuator architecture | No actuator architecture confirmed in targeted searchThis records a searched-but-not-confirmed result. It does not mean a particular architecture is absent.
| No actuator architecture confirmed in targeted searchThis records a searched-but-not-confirmed result. It does not mean a particular architecture is absent.
| — |
| Warranty (shortest–longest) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Order type | quote required16Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | preorder17Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | — |
| Latest price | no sourced value | 248,00018Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | unknown on one side |
| Announced | 2024-08-1819Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | 2024-10-2120Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | +2 mo |
| Recorded first customer delivery | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Recorded delivery status | Recorded claimed | Recorded demonstrated | — |
Capabilities
| Capability | AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) A2 | Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous operation (1h+) | — | ?21Source unavailableThe cited source could not be accessed during review.
|
Notes
- 2 h Support battery swapping (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 169 cm (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 30 kg (66 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 1-hour charge, 8-hour operation (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 69 kg (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 75 kg (165 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 40 + Active DoF (accessed 2026-09-27) — source
- 52 total; hands feature up to 11 DOF per hand (active and passive) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- delivering peak torque of 512Nm and stable operation for thousands of hours (accessed 2026-09-27) — source
- Battery 700 wh (accessed 2026-09-21) — source
- Runtime 2 h Support battery swapping (accessed 2026-09-21) — source
- Autonomous Mobility and Reliable Walking (accessed 2026-09-21) — source
- improved gait planning and control algorithms have enhanced K2's stability against external disturbances and its walking speed (accessed 2026-09-21) — source
- AimRT also provides a comprehensive plug-in development interface, which is highly scalable and compatible with ROS2, HTTP, Grpc and other traditional robot ecosystems (accessed 2026-09-21) — source
- for business inquiries. Contact us (accessed 2026-09-21) — source
- World's first commercially available planetary roller screw-driven humanoid robot (accessed 2026-09-21) — source
- Pre-sales launched with three configurations starting at ¥248,000 (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 169 centimeters tall (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- The Forerunner K2 represents the Gen 5.0 robot model, showcasing a seamless integration of the humanoid robot's cerebral, cerebellar, and high-load body functions. (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 1-hour charge, 8-hour operation (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
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