Forerunner K1 vs SE01: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Kepler Robotics vs EngineAI Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
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Forerunner K1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while SE01 leads in lower price. Overall, Forerunner K1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
SE01
EngineAI Robotics
Superposición de huella DNA
Forerunner K1 SE01
Especificaciones
$30,000Precio$20,000
178 cmAltura170 cm
85 kgPeso55 kg
40GDL32
25 kgCarga—
8hAutonomía2h
—Velocidad2 m/s
SíEscalerasSí
NoLiDARSí
N/ACómputoN/A
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?
Pros and cons at a glance
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
SE01
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 32 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Forerunner K1 or SE01?
SE01 is cheaper at $20,000 vs $30,000 for Forerunner K1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Are both Forerunner K1 and SE01 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 K1 or SE01 use LiDAR?
SE01 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Forerunner K1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Última actualización: 2024