Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) vs Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2
Dataset date: 2026-09-20
Height to scale. Width is schematic, derived from weight; not a measured body width.
open outline: claimed → demonstrated · hatched: demonstrated · filled dot: first delivery recorded
Evidence sheet
| Property | Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) | Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 190 cm1 | 175 cm2 | -15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 90 kg1 | 75 kg2 | -15 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 561 | 523 | -4 DoF |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | 50 kg1 | 30 kg2 | -20 kg |
| Battery runtime (min) | 240 min1 | 480 min2 | +240 min |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | — |
| Latest price | no sourced value | CNY 248,0002 | — |
| Announced | 2024-04-174 | 2024-10-213 | +6 mo |
| First customer delivery | 2026-01-045 | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Delivery status | shipped | demonstrated | — |
Notes
- 50 kg (110 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 30 kg (66 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 52 total; hands feature up to 11 DOF per hand (active and passive) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- This week we announced the retirement of our hydraulic Atlas and unveiled what comes next—a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- Atlas practiced sorting roof racks without human help (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
Cite this comparison: https://humanoidrecord.com/compare/boston-dynamics-atlas-electric-vs-kepler-k2/ (accessed 2026-09-20)
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