Forerunner K2 vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Kepler Robotics vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Forerunner K2 leads in more DOF, higher payload, lower price, while G1 leads in longer runtime. Overall, Forerunner K2 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
Forerunner K2
Kepler Robotics
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
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Forerunner K2 G1
Specifications
$34,800Price$87,000
178 cmHeight173 cm
85 kgWeight85 kg
52DOF47
15 kgPayload10 kg
8hRuntime10h
—Speed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
100 TOPSComputeNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
Pros and cons at a glance
Forerunner K2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (8h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 52 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (10h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 47 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Forerunner K2 or G1?
Forerunner K2 is cheaper at $34,800 vs $87,000 for G1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: Forerunner K2 or G1?
Forerunner K2 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 10 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both Forerunner K2 and G1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Does Forerunner K2 or G1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Forerunner K2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025