Walker S vs Forerunner K1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
UBTECH Robotics vs Kepler Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
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Walker S leads in more DOF, while Forerunner K1 leads in higher payload. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Walker S
UBTECH Robotics
Forerunner K1
Kepler Robotics
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Walker S Forerunner K1
规格参数
Contact价格$30,000
170 cm身高178 cm
48 kg重量85 kg
41自由度40
15 kg载荷25 kg
—续航时间8h
1.5 m/s速度—
支持爬楼梯支持
不支持LiDAR不支持
N/A计算平台N/A
任务能力
?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 S
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- 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
How do Walker S and Forerunner K1 compare on price?
Walker S: Contact. Forerunner K1: $30,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Walker S 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 S 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.
最后更新: 2024