NEO vs Forerunner K2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
1X Technologies vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Veredicto rápido
NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload, lower price, while Forerunner K2 leads in longer runtime. Overall, NEO has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
NEO
1X Technologies
Forerunner K2
Kepler Robotics
Superposición de huella DNA
NEO Forerunner K2
Especificaciones
$20,000Precio$34,800
168 cmAltura178 cm
30 kgPeso85 kg
75GDL52
25 kgCarga15 kg
4hAutonomía8h
1.4 m/sVelocidad—
SíEscalerasSí
NoLiDARNo
Proprietary (World Model AI onboard)Cómputo100 TOPS
Capacidades de tareas
✓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?
Apertura del ecosistema
10
NEO
/100
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Forerunner K2
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Pros and cons at a glance
NEO
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 75 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- 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
Which is cheaper: NEO or Forerunner K2?
NEO is cheaper at $20,000 vs $34,800 for Forerunner K2. 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: NEO or Forerunner K2?
NEO rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both NEO and Forerunner K2 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.
Última actualización: 2026