Kepler K2 "Bumblebee"

2024-10-14 · Publisher : Kepler · Domain : Robotics

Shanghai-based Kepler unveils the Forerunner K2, the second generation of its industrial humanoid, at GITEX Dubai in October 2024. The K2 "Bumblebee" enters limited-series production in 2025, priced at $30,000.

### What changes Shanghai-based Kepler Exploration Robot unveiled the second generation of its humanoid, the Forerunner K2, at GITEX Global in Dubai in October 2024, succeeding the November 2023 K1. The exact day of the unveiling has not been confirmed: the date used here is the show's opening day. ### Specifications Figures given when the K2 "Bumblebee" was presented at ICRA 2025: | Item | Value | |---|---| | Height | 175 cm | | Weight | 75 kg | | Degrees of freedom | 52 | | Hands | 11 DOF each | | Payload | 15 kg per arm, 30 kg with both arms | | Runtime | up to 8 h for a 1 h charge | | Onboard compute | 100 TOPS | ### Why it matters Kepler targeted industry from the start. The K2 was tested in 2025 at a SAIC-GM plant in Shanghai. In June 2025, CEO Debo Hu said its "fifth-generation" humanoids were in limited-series production, and the company claimed mass production had started in September 2025. The announced base price is $30,000, the level Tesla targets for Optimus. ### Key takeaways The K2 illustrates China's aggressive pricing strategy for industrial humanoids. Reliability and volume figures remain company claims.

Tags : Humanoïde, Chine, Industrie, Date incertaine