Agility Robotics Digit 5 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 | Agility Robotics Digit 5 | Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 181 cm3Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | 175 cm6Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | -6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 129 kg7Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | 75 kg8Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | -54 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | no sourced value | 529Source unavailableThe cited source could not be accessed during review.
| unknown on one side |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | 22.7 kg1Evidence review: supportedThe cited source was reviewed and supports this specific claim. This does not establish independent truth.
| 30 kg4Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | +7.3 kg |
| Battery runtime (min) | 90 min2Evidence review: supportedThe cited source was reviewed and supports this specific claim. This does not establish independent truth.
| 480 min5Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | +390 min |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Actuator torque (Nm) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Battery (Wh) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Battery swappable | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Locomotion | no sourced value | bipedal10Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | unknown on one side |
| SDK / ROS | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| 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 | no sourced value | preorder11Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | unknown on one side |
| Latest price | no sourced value | 248,00012Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | unknown on one side |
| Announced | 2026-09-1513Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | 2024-10-2114Not reviewedThe cited source has not been reviewed for this specific claim. | -23 mo |
| Recorded first customer delivery | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Recorded delivery status | Recorded claimed | Recorded demonstrated | — |
Capabilities
| Capability | Agility Robotics Digit 5 | Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous operation (1h+) | — | ?15Source unavailableThe cited source could not be accessed during review.
|
Notes
- repeatedly lift up to 50 lb. (22.7 kg) loads (accessed 2026-10-04) — source
- 90-minute runtime battery system charges in just 9 minutes (accessed 2026-10-04) — source
- stands 5' 11" (1.81 m) (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
- weighs 284 lb. (129 kg) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 75 kg (165 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 52 total; hands feature up to 11 DOF per hand (active and passive) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- improved gait planning and control algorithms have enhanced K2's stability against external disturbances and its walking speed (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
- Agility announces next-generation Digit 5 (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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