K1 Professional Humanoid
The Booster K1 Professional Humanoid is a compact, research-grade bipedal robot standing 95 cm tall with 22 degrees of freedom, enabling dynamic walking, balancing, and whole-body manipulation. Powered by up to 200 TOPS NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin compute, it supports advanced AI tasks like object recognition, voice interaction, and reinforcement learning via stereo depth cameras, 9-axis IMU, and 6-mic array. Designed for education, embodied AI development, and competitions, it offers full-force-controlled joints with 60N·m peak torque, ROS2 integration, Python SDK, and multimodal control modes including DAMP, PREP, WALK, and CUSTOM. Lightweight at 19.5 kg with aluminum alloy and engineering plastics construction, it provides smooth human-like motions, low-latency edge processing, and portable deployment in a suitcase, ideal for labs, classrooms, and prototyping interactive robotics applications.
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Booster Robotics Positions K1 Professional Humanoid for Research and Competitions
Humanoid robots face persistent challenges in achieving real-time full-body motion imitation, balance, and manipulation in dynamic environments. Booster Robotics has introduced the K1 Professional Humanoid, a 22-degree-of-freedom platform designed for education, research, and robotics competitions, as highlighted in recent demonstrations and official product pages. Standing at 95 cm tall and weighing 19.5 kg, it supports ROS2 and open SDKs for developers, with versions offering up to 200 TOPS of onboard AI computing.
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Q1. What is K1 Professional Humanoid, and what problem is it designed to solve?
The K1 Professional Humanoid by Booster Robotics is a compact 22-DoF platform intended for research, education, and AI development, addressing needs in biped locomotion, perception, and human-robot interaction testing.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of K1 Professional Humanoid?
It features torque-controlled joints with dual encoders, embedded AI computing up to 200 TOPS, stereo vision, IMU, microphone array, and compatibility with Python, ROS, and ROS2 for algorithm development.
Q3. Who is K1 Professional Humanoid built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
Designed for higher education, research labs, and development teams in robotics and AI; benefits sectors like STEM education, computer vision, and embodied AI projects according to the manufacturer.
Q4. Is K1 Professional Humanoid a commercial product or still a research prototype?
It is a commercial product available in Pro, Edu, and Geek variants for research and development, positioned as an entry-level embodied AI platform beyond prototype stage.
Q5. Is K1 Professional Humanoid currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
As of 2026, it is available for purchase through distributors like RobotShop and Generation Robots, with shipping timelines depending on configuration and order fulfillment.
Q6. How does K1 Professional Humanoid actually work in real-world environments?
It operates via onboard AI for perception and motion control, supports real-world tasks like object recognition and voice commands, and integrates into lab or competition settings with ROS2 workflows.
Q7. When was K1 Professional Humanoid announced or officially launched?
Booster Robotics announced the K1 humanoid platform prior to 2026, with the Pro variant marketed for advanced development following demonstrations in global robotics competitions.
Q8. How is K1 Professional Humanoid different from other robots in the same category?
It emphasizes compact size, high TOPS computing in an affordable package, open SDK support, and proven competition performance like RoboCup, distinguishing it for accessible humanoid research.
Q9. Does K1 Professional Humanoid require additional development or customization after purchase?
Yes, it serves as a development platform requiring user customization for specific tasks, with software integration and algorithm testing typical in research and educational applications.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for K1 Professional Humanoid?
Booster Robotics plans expansions via open-source contributions and Booster GYM enhancements, targeting broader adoption in competitions and AI workflows beyond initial research deployments.
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