Company

Kepler Robotics

Shanghai-based humanoid robotics company (Shanghai Kepler Robot Co., Ltd.) building the [Forerunner K2](/models/kepler-forerunner-k2) "Bumblebee" — an…

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Founded: 2023
HQ: Shanghai, China
Status: active

CategoryHumanoids

Funding

$14.6M

Models

Overview

Shanghai-based humanoid robotics company (Shanghai Kepler Robot Co., Ltd.) building the Forerunner K2 "Bumblebee" — an industrial-grade bipedal humanoid with proprietary planetary roller screw actuators, 52 DoF, 15 kg per-arm payload, and 8-hour single-charge endurance. Founded in 2023 by CEO Debo Hu, Kepler targets manufacturing, logistics, and inspection applications, with confirmed deployments at a SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai.

Mass production of the K2 began in September 2025 at RMB 248,000 per unit, and the company was acquired by Hangzhou Kolin Electric (51% controlling stake) in May 2026.

Verified record

Verified deployments: None on file
Active incidents: None on file

Key facts

Fundingsee investors →

Acquired by Kelin (A-share listed) for up to ¥300M (May 2026)

Shanghai, China

Founded

2023

Products

Forerunner K1, Forerunner K2 (Bumblebee)

CEO

Hu Debo

Base price

RMB 248,000 (~$30,000)

Controlling shareholder

Hangzhou Kolin Electric (51% stake, May 2026)

2025 revenue

RMB 4.337 million (company-reported)

2025 net loss

RMB 66.939 million (company-reported)

Confirmed orders

RMB 47+ million (company-reported)

Data & sources

Web sources

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Models (1)

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Current platform

Kepler Forerunner K2

Full-sized general-purpose humanoid robot with cloud-based cognitive model and embodied control system. Features enhanced dynamic perception, full-body coordinated operation, autonomous learning, and improved gait planning. Designed for intelligent manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and high-risk operations. K2 Bumblebee variant in mass production as of 2025.

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Kepler Robotics on the deployment map

Where Kepler Robotics's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.

Relationships

HHangzhou Kolin ElectricInvestorNNoblelift Intelligent EquipmentInvestor ZZhejiang ZhaofengInvestor HHanwei TechnologyInvestor

Current leadership (2)

Debo Hu CEO & Co-foundersecondary-verified
Debo Hu Co-foundersecondary-verified

Safety record

No incidents on record for Kepler Robotics.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →

Recent coverage

Kepler Robotics in third-party press

Kepler Robotics Unveils K2 Bumblebee at IROS 2025, Building a Global Developer Ecosystem

Oct 27, 2025

World's First Commercially Available Hybrid-Architecture Humanoid Robot Moves Into Mass Production: Kepler Marks the Start of a New Industrial Era

Sep 26, 2025

Kepler's Forerunner K2 'Bumblebee' Robot Completes 8-Hour Livestream at WAIC 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Financial state

Reporting period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Reporting basis: private_disclosed
Revenue disclosed: $600000 (private_disclosed)
Lifecycle stage: acquired
Counterparty risk class: moderate

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Partnerships (1)

Kepler Robotics x Hangzhou Kolin Electric (acquisition) with Hangzhou Kolin Electricinvestment

Funding rounds (3)

Series A extension2026-04-01
$14M(reported)
Investors: Noblelift Intelligent Equipment (strategic)
Strategic2026-02-01
$14M(reported)
Investors: Hangzhou Kolin Electric (lead)
Series A2025-06-01
Investors: Zhejiang Zhaofeng (strategic), Hanwei Technology (strategic)

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Record createdJul 29, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment recordedJul 1, 2025
Kepler Forerunner K2 at Shanghai, China

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Sources (3)

Common questions

What is Kepler Robotics?

What does Kepler Robotics make?

Kepler Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics builds physical robots).

Is Kepler Robotics publicly traded?

Kepler Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Kelin (A-share listed on the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Kepler Robotics?

Debo Hu is the ceo of Kepler Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Kepler Robotics?

Kepler Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Kelin (A-share listed (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Kepler Robotics headquartered?

Kepler Robotics is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

How much funding has Kepler Robotics raised?

Kepler Robotics has raised approximately $15M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Kepler Robotics?

Kepler Robotics is owned by Kelin (A-share listed, per the DEPLOY registry.

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.

Is Kepler Robotics safe?

Kepler Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-29

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-29

Sources by quality tier

3: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.