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Company

Kepler Robotics

Chinese humanoid-robot maker (Shanghai; founded 2023) of the K2 'Bumblebee' full-size industrial humanoid; reportedly controlled by Tao Motor (M&A).

Based in Shanghai, China · Founded 2023 · 1 model on record

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Key facts

Product
K2 'Bumblebee' Gen-5 industrial humanoid; roller-screw actuators; RMB 248,000.
Status
Pilot: real-world testing at SAIC-GM plant; framework agreements unnamed.
HQ
Shanghai, China
Founded
2023
Status
private (reportedly Tao Motor-controlled)
Type
both
ID
63df6632-c8a1-4a49-ba31-5c46755c1e23

Models (1)

Supplies to

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Sources (4)

  1. https://www.therobotreport.com/kepler-robotics-showcases-k2-bumblebee-icra-2025/
  2. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-kepler-humanoid-robot-shanghai-plant
  3. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/worlds-first-commercially-available-hybrid-architecture-humanoid-robot-moves-into-mass-production-kepler-marks-the-start-of-a-new-industrial-era-302568138.html
  4. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/kepler-debuts-k2-humanoid-robot

Common questions

What is Kepler Robotics?
Chinese humanoid-robot maker (Shanghai; founded 2023) of the K2 'Bumblebee' full-size industrial humanoid; reportedly controlled by Tao Motor (M&A).
Where is Kepler Robotics based?
Kepler Robotics is based in Shanghai, China.
When was Kepler Robotics founded?
Kepler Robotics was founded in 2023.
What does Kepler Robotics make?
Kepler Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: K2 Bumblebee (Kepler Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Where does Kepler Robotics operate robots?
Kepler Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.