🇨🇳 Kepler Robotics
Builds the Forerunner series of low-cost industrial humanoids, positioning the K2 at roughly $20k–$30k for materials handling and inspection.
Humanoid robots by Kepler Robotics
2 · scored byHMX
Kepler in 2026: lineup, ranking and funding
Kepler has 2 humanoid robots in the index, 2 of the 156 tracked. Its highest-scoring, Forerunner K2, ranks 24th of 156 on the HMX at 66.8 — in the top quarter. Its models range from 60.5 (Forerunner K1) to 66.8.
Forerunner K2 stands out most on mobility & locomotion: 72.5 against a median of 34.8 across all 156 humanoid robots.
It is one of 28 companies in China with humanoid robots in the index.
Both of its models are shipping to customers (2 commercially available).
2 of its models publish a price, from $20,000 (Forerunner K1) to $25,000 (Forerunner K2).
Kepler Robotics has not disclosed funding or a valuation, and none is estimated here.
Frequently asked questions about Kepler
What robots does Kepler make?
Kepler has 2 models in this index: Forerunner K2 (HMX 66.8) and Forerunner K1 (HMX 60.5).
What is Kepler's best robot?
On the Humanoid Metric, Forerunner K2 scores highest of Kepler's models at 66.8 out of 100, 24th of 156 humanoid robots.
Can you buy the Kepler Forerunner K2?
Yes: Forerunner K2 is commercially available, with a published price of $25,000.
Where is Kepler Robotics based?
Kepler Robotics is based in Shanghai, China, and was founded in 2023.