H1 vs Forerunner K1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Unitree Robotics vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
빠른 평결
Forerunner K1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, lower price. Overall, Forerunner K1 has an edge in 3 out of 3 compared categories.
H1
Unitree Robotics
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
DNA 핑거프린트 오버레이
H1 Forerunner K1
사양
$90,000가격$30,000
180 cm키178 cm
47 kg무게85 kg
20자유도40
—적재량25 kg
2h런타임8h
3.3 m/s속도—
지원계단 이동지원
지원LiDAR미지원
Intel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX컴퓨팅N/A
작업 능력
◔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◔
생태계 개방도
80
H1
/100
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Forerunner K1
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
Pros and cons at a glance
H1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (105 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
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: H1 or Forerunner K1?
Forerunner K1 is cheaper at $30,000 vs $90,000 for H1. 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 H1 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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: H1 or Forerunner K1?
H1 has ros2; Forerunner K1 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does H1 or Forerunner K1 use LiDAR?
H1 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.
최종 업데이트: 2024