Optimus Gen 2 vs Forerunner K1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Tesla vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Schnellurteil
Forerunner K1 leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, Forerunner K1 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
Optimus Gen 2
Tesla
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
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Optimus Gen 2 Forerunner K1
Spezifikationen
$20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026)Preis$30,000
168 cmHöhe178 cm
57 kgGewicht85 kg
28FHG40
20 kgNutzlast25 kg
8hLaufzeit8h
2.2 m/sGeschwindigkeit—
JaTreppenJa
NeinLiDARNein
Tesla FSD custom SoCRecheneinheitN/A
Aufgabenfähigkeiten
✓Pick up a box from shelf✓
◔Open a door handle◔
◔Pour liquid into cup◔
◔Use a power tool◔
✕Type on keyboard✕
✓Climb stairs with load✓
◔Walk on uneven terrain◔
✕Run (>3 m/s)✕
◔Crouch under obstacle◔
◔Navigate in crowd◔
✓Recognize & locate objects✓
◔Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby✓
✓Work 8-hour shift✓
✕Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)✓
✕Work in rain (IP65+)✕
?Work below 0°C?
?Work in dusty environment?
◔Work safely alongside humans◔
Ökosystem-Offenheit
5
Optimus Gen 2
/100
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Forerunner K1
Fully proprietary. No public SDK/API. Closed ecosystem.
Pros and cons at a glance
Optimus Gen 2
Pros
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 28 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Forerunner K1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Optimus Gen 2 and Forerunner K1 compare on price?
Optimus Gen 2: $20,000–$30,000 target at scale; not for sale, no MSRP, no external SDK (Aug 2026). Forerunner K1: $30,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Optimus Gen 2 or Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 20 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Optimus Gen 2 or Forerunner K1 actually available to buy?
Optimus Gen 2 is in active development without commercial availability. Forerunner K1 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 2024
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