CyberOne vs Forerunner K2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Xiaomi vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Forerunner K2 leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, Forerunner K2 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
CyberOne
Xiaomi
Forerunner K2
Kepler Robotics
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CyberOne Forerunner K2
Specifications
Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.Price$34,800
177 cmHeight175 cm
52 kgWeight75 kg
21DOF52
1.5 kgPayload15 kg
—Runtime8h
—Speed—
—StairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Xiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chipCompute100 TOPS
Pros and cons at a glance
CyberOne
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
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
Frequently asked questions
How do CyberOne and Forerunner K2 compare on price?
CyberOne: Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.. Forerunner K2: $34,800. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: CyberOne or Forerunner K2?
Forerunner K2 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 1.5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is CyberOne or Forerunner K2 actually available to buy?
CyberOne is in active development without commercial availability. Forerunner K2 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.
Last updated: 2025
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