Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 vs Unitree Robotics G1
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 | Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 | Unitree Robotics G1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 175 cm1 | 132 cm2 | -43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 75 kg1 | 35 kg2 | -40 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 523 | 232 | -29 DoF |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | 7.2 km/h4 | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | 30 kg1 | 2 kg2 | -28 kg |
| Battery runtime (min) | 480 min1 | 120 min2 | -360 min |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | — |
| Latest price | CNY 248,0001 | USD 13,5002 | — |
| Announced | 2024-10-213 | 2024-05-134 | -5 mo |
| First customer delivery | no sourced value | 2026-04-015 | no sourced value |
| Delivery status | demonstrated | shipped | — |
Notes
- 30 kg (66 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- About 2Kg (standard); About 3Kg (EDU) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 52 total; hands feature up to 11 DOF per hand (active and passive) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- The robot also features a fast walking speed of 2,000 mm/s (4.5 MPH). (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- Our Department of Computer Science has welcomed an exciting new arrival: Alan, a humanoid robot that will support a wide range of future research. ... Alan is a Unitree G1 Edu robot (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
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