Forerunner K1 vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Kepler Robotics vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Verdict rapide
Forerunner K1 leads in higher payload, lower price, while G1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
Superposition ADN
Forerunner K1 G1
Caractéristiques
$30,000Prix$87,000
178 cmTaille173 cm
85 kgPoids85 kg
40DDL47
25 kgCharge utile10 kg
8hAutonomie10h
—Vitesse—
OuiEscaliersOui
NonLiDAROui
N/ACalculNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
Capacités de tâches
✓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
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 K1 or G1?
Forerunner K1 is cheaper at $30,000 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 K1 or G1?
Forerunner K1 rates a higher payload at 25 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 K1 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 K1 or G1 use LiDAR?
G1 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.
Dernière mise à jour: 2025