Walker S2 vs Forerunner K1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
UBTECH Robotics vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
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Walker S2 leads in more DOF, while Forerunner K1 leads in higher payload, lower price. Overall, Forerunner K1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Walker S2
UBTECH Robotics
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
Superposición de huella DNA
Walker S2 Forerunner K1
Especificaciones
$90,000Precio$30,000
176 cmAltura178 cm
73 kgPeso85 kg
52GDL40
15 kgCarga25 kg
—Autonomía8h
2 m/sVelocidad—
SíEscalerasSí
NoLiDARNo
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
Walker S2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 52 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- 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
Which is cheaper: Walker S2 or Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 is cheaper at $30,000 vs $90,000 for Walker S2. 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: Walker S2 or Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 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 Walker S2 and Forerunner K1 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: 2025
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