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Kepler Exploration Robot Forerunner S1 / D1 (historical overview)

Historical overview retaining the original combined slug; S1 and D1 are separately named products and now have separate records.

AnnouncedHistorical Forerunner generation overviewResearch updated Nov 2, 2026

Published specifications are sourced claims. Read our evidence standard ↗

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Industrial Applications

Historical overview retaining the original combined slug; S1 and D1 are separately named products and now have separate records.

This editorial assessment concerns industrial buyer readiness. It is not an independent performance test.

EU regulatory fitUnknown
Cybersecurity fitUnknown
Serviceability fitUnknown
Supply chain fitUnknown

Manipulation and Perception

Initial family: up to 40 total DOF and 12-DOF dexterous hand. Exact S1/D1 count and independent active/passive definition unknown; no verified arm payload. K1 comparison explicitly 40 DOF.

2024 family claims 100 TOPS, Nebula visualSLAM, multimodal interaction, hand-eye coordination, cloud multimodal plus local model. Exact shipped camera/compute configuration and security support unverified.

SDK and Integration

Historical platform descriptions do not establish current K2/K3 SDK compatibility or software rights.

API type2024 Kepler OS/Nebula developer-platform claim; current exact compatibility unverified
LanguagesNeeds verification
ROS supportNo exact K1/S1/D1 ROS distribution verified; current K2 ROS2 docs not transferred
SimulationNo exact historical model/controller package inspected
Offline operation2024 family uses cloud multimodal plus local model; offline coverage unverified
TeleoperationExact model-specific entitlement unknown
Software updates2024 platform online debugging/updates claimed; current support scope unknown
DocumentationOpen documentation
Integration constraintsHistorical platform descriptions do not establish current K2/K3 SDK compatibility or software rights.

Safety Notes

No signed exact-model conformity declaration, independent collaborative envelope or safety-rated interface inspected. Model instructions and cell-level integration must be confirmed.

Compliance and Certificates

StandardStatusJurisdictionEvidence
CE marking Unknown European Union No signed exact-model declaration or independent certificate inspected; listed framework is not evidence of certification.
ISO 10218 review required Unknown European Union No signed exact-model declaration or independent certificate inspected; listed framework is not evidence of certification.

Commercial Readiness

PricingJanuary 2024 family targets USD 20000–30000 and plannedH2/Q 3 delivery; not a current model-specific price or proof of actual shipments.
Price rangeQuote-based or unverified
Lead timeNeeds verification
Availability regionsHistorical CES international announcement; current orderability unknown
Spare partsNo exact parts-stock location, inventory or repair turnaround verified. Public developer Repair Manual section returned no content.
WarrantyNo exact historical-model warranty/support duration verified.
Configuration and pricing basisExact configuration and regional quotation required
Distributors and serviceRBTX and UK EnduX list K2; no automatic K3 or historical variant supply entitlement.

Indicative listing and event appearance are not proof of exact stock or contract delivery.

Specifications

HeightUnknown
WeightUnknown
PayloadUnknown
RuntimeUnknown
Battery and runtime conditionsExact configuration pack, charger and workload-qualified runtime not established.
Degrees of freedomUnknown
Max speedUnknown
Series positioningHistorical overview only; separate S1/D1 pages retain identities. No common exact specification inferred. Source ↗
Whole-body degrees of freedomInitial family up to 40; exact S1/D1 joint counts not separately verified. Source ↗

Sources and Further Reading

  • Forerunner K1 official product illustration ↗ Kepler Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Official K1 page and linked P 3-en illustration identify white biped. Current K2 comparison also retains K1 1780 mm/85 kg/40 DOF/100 TOPS. No formal discontinuation notice established.

  • K2 configuration matrix: Basic, Bipedal Development, Wheeled Development ↗ Kepler Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Rendered English matrix: Basic 30 DOF/75 kg; biped developer 52/75 kg; wheeled developer 52/135 kg; all 1750 mm. Basic lacks dexterous hands, six-axis force and development access; developer versions have hands, two force sensors and 100 TOPS. Basic carousel nevertheless says 100 TOPS: conflict retained. Warranty 8/12/12 months; indicative delivery 90 days; onsite service/training optional for developer versions. Larger wheeled carousel render matches correct chassis; tiny thumbnail avoided.

  • Kepler developer platform ↗ Kepler Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Public developer landing page rendered without login. Nebula microkernel, visual Kepler Studio workflows, digital twin and sim-to-real are manufacturer claims; public source licence for complete robot stack not established.

  • Keli Sensing investee profile ↗ Keli Sensing · Published Jun 9, 2025 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Investor primary page confirms incorporation Aug 15, 2023, former legal name, Pre-A Apr 23, 2025 and separate K1/K2/S1/D1 names. K2 first publicly shown Oct 14, 2024 at GITEX. Actuator 8000 N is not robot payload.

  • CES account identifies K1, S1, D1 separately ↗ Kepler / PR Newswire · Published Jan 22, 2024 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Jan 22 manufacturer names K1, S1, D1 each 1780 mm/85 kg and 12-DOF hand. Family 100 TOPS, Nebula, cloud multimodal and local smaller-model claims. USD 20000–30000 andH2 production were forward-looking targets. Exact S1/D1 DOF, equipment, warranty and orderability not established.

  • Initial Forerunner series CES announcement ↗ Kepler / PR Newswire · Published Jan 3, 2024 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

    Jan 3 maker release: 1780 mm/85 kg, up to 40 total DOF, 12-DOF hands; planned Q 3 shipping and about USD 30000 international target. No current price or completed historical shipments inferred.