K1 Humanoid
The K1 Humanoid robot is designed for education, research, and exhibitions. It features a compact body with 22 dynamically controlled joints, enabling precise motion control. The robot is equipped with a 3D depth camera, 9-axis IMU, microphone array, and touch sensors. It supports AI-based vision and voice command processing, obstacle avoidance, and real-time autonomous navigation. The K1 is programmable via ROS and Python.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
K1 Humanoid is a humanoid system developed by Booster Robotics in China and launched in 2023. Starting price is estimated at $4,999 USD. It is currently ranked #282 in most-viewed humanoid robots on Origin of Bots. It supports Tools, educational materials. Operating battery runtime is rated at 40-80 minutes. Primary applications include Education, research, exhibitions, robotics competitions. Featured in editorial articles including “8 Most Compact Humanoid Robots in 2026”, “The 2026 Humanoid Price War: Comparison of Unitree R1 vs. Noetix Bumi and entry-level models”.
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Q1. How to troubleshoot K1 Humanoid?
Restart the robot, check sensor connections, verify WiFi or Bluetooth status, and consult error logs via the SDK. For persistent issues, update firmware or contact support.
Q2. How to set up K1 Humanoid?
Unbox the robot, place it on a flat surface, power on, connect via WiFi 6 or Bluetooth 5.2, and configure using the Booster Robotics app or ROS2 interface.
Q3. What are K1 Humanoid's primary use-cases?
Education, research, robotics competitions, AI development, and demonstrations of humanoid agility and perception.
Q4. How to operate K1 Humanoid?
Use the mobile app or ROS2 commands to control movements, program tasks in Python or C++, and utilize voice commands via the microphone array.
Q5. How to maintain K1 Humanoid?
Regularly clean sensors and joints, check battery health, update software, and avoid exposure to extreme conditions to ensure optimal performance.
Q6. What safety features does K1 Humanoid have?
Touch sensors for safe physical interaction, full-force-controlled joints to prevent damage, and obstacle avoidance via 3D depth camera.
Q7. How does K1 Humanoid handle different surfaces?
Equipped with 22 DoF and a 9-axis IMU, it maintains balance and adapts walking on flat indoor surfaces; rough terrain may reduce stability.
Q8. How to clean K1 Humanoid?
Use a soft, dry cloth for the exterior and sensors; avoid liquids near electronics; gently remove dust from joints and cameras.
Q9. How does K1 Humanoid navigate?
Uses a 3D depth camera and AI algorithms for real-time obstacle avoidance and localization, supported by ROS2 for autonomous movement.
Q10. What are common K1 Humanoid problems?
Connectivity drops, sensor misalignment, battery drain after extended use, and occasional software glitches requiring resets.
Q11. How to reset K1 Humanoid?
Hold the power button for 10 seconds to perform a soft reset; for factory reset, use the SDK commands or app settings to restore defaults.
Q12. How to control K1 Humanoid?
Via Bluetooth 5.2 or WiFi 6 using the Booster Robotics app, ROS2 commands, or custom Python/C++ programs through the open SDK.
Q13. How to connect K1 Humanoid to Wi-Fi?
Access the robot’s network settings via the app or ROS2 interface, select the WiFi 6 network, and enter credentials to establish connection.
Q14. What is K1 Humanoid's warranty?
Typically a one-year limited warranty covering hardware defects; specifics depend on purchase agreement and region.
Q15. How to update K1 Humanoid's software?
Download updates through the Booster Robotics app or SDK, then install via WiFi or Ethernet connection to ensure latest features and fixes.
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