# Kepler Forerunner K2: Kepler Robotics humanoid robot Canonical ID: `a01b1bd9-c22d-4506-bd0e-e74284dc7591` - **Slug:** kepler-forerunner-k2 - **Form factor:** humanoid ([Humanoids](/humanoids)) - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [kepler-forerunner-k2-shanghai-china](/deployments/kepler-forerunner-k2-shanghai-china.md) at Shanghai, China (id: `caf5105a-48fb-46a6-afc8-5db414787be3`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is 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. ### How much does Kepler Forerunner K2 cost? Kepler Forerunner K2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Kepler Forerunner K2 from Kepler Robotics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Kepler Forerunner K2 actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Kepler Forerunner K2 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Kepler Forerunner K2? Kepler Forerunner K2 is made by Kepler Robotics, based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2023. ### Where is Kepler Forerunner K2 deployed? 1 verified deployment of Kepler Forerunner K2 is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Shanghai, China. ### Can you buy Kepler Forerunner K2? Kepler Forerunner K2 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to Kepler Forerunner K2? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Kepler Forerunner K2 include Digit, Walker S2, Apollo, Digit v5. ### How does Kepler Forerunner K2 compare to Digit? Kepler Forerunner K2 and Digit (Agility Robotics · 8 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Kepler Forerunner K2 has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is Kepler Forerunner K2's maturity stage? Kepler Forerunner K2 is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained. ## Sources (1) 1. https://humanoidroboticstechnology.com/news/shanghai-kepler-robotics-co-ltd-debuts-forerunner-k2-humanoid-robot/ ## The verified answers - [Which humanoid robots can you actually buy in 2026?](/which-humanoid-robots-can-you-actually-buy.md) - [Humanoid robot prices: every verified figure](/humanoid-robot-prices.md) - [Humanoid robot autonomy: verified vs claimed](/humanoid-robot-autonomy-verified.md) - [What is the cheapest robot you can buy?](/what-is-the-cheapest-robot-you-can-buy.md) - [Can a robot feel pain?](/can-a-robot-feel-pain.md) - [Which robots can do a backflip?](/which-robots-can-do-a-backflip.md) - [Which company is the leader in humanoid robotics?](/which-company-leads-humanoid-robotics.md) - [What is the most advanced humanoid robot in 2026?](/what-is-the-most-advanced-humanoid-robot-in-2026.md) - [What is Elon Musk's robot?](/what-is-elon-musks-robot.md) - [What AI runs humanoid robots?](/what-ai-runs-humanoid-robots.md) - [Which humanoid robots are deployed in factories?](/which-humanoid-robots-are-deployed-in-factories.md) - [How fast is humanoid robotics improving?](/how-fast-is-humanoid-robotics-improving.md) - [Can humanoid robots cook?](/can-humanoid-robots-cook.md) - [Can humanoid robots do laundry?](/can-humanoid-robots-do-laundry.md) - [What did Elon Musk promise about robots and when?](/what-did-elon-musk-promise-about-robots.md) - [Who are the people building humanoid robots?](/who-are-the-people-building-humanoid-robots.md) _API: GET /v1/models/a01b1bd9-c22d-4506-bd0e-e74284dc7591 · canonical URL: /models/kepler-forerunner-k2_