Forerunner K2 vs SE01: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Kepler Robotics vs EngineAI Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Verdict rapide
Forerunner K2 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while SE01 leads in lower price. Overall, Forerunner K2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Forerunner K2
Kepler Robotics
SE01
EngineAI Robotics
Superposition ADN
Forerunner K2 SE01
Caractéristiques
$34,800Prix$20,000
178 cmTaille170 cm
85 kgPoids55 kg
52DDL32
15 kgCharge utile—
8hAutonomie2h
—Vitesse2 m/s
OuiEscaliersOui
NonLiDAROui
100 TOPSCalculN/A
Pros and cons at a glance
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
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 K2 or SE01?
SE01 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.
Are both Forerunner K2 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 K2 or SE01 use LiDAR?
SE01 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Forerunner K2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Dernière mise à jour: 2025