Booster K1 Humanoid Robot

AI Product Overview

The Booster K1 is a next-generation humanoid robot engineered for robotics research, education, and embodied artificial intelligence development. Designed to operate in real-world environments, the K1 provides a highly capable, compact platform for studying locomotion, manipulation, perception, and human-robot interaction.

With a lightweight frame, advanced joint control, and NVIDIA-powered onboard computing, the K1 enables researchers and developers to move beyond simulation and deploy algorithms on a real humanoid system.

Key Capabilities

• Bipedal locomotion with dynamic balance and recovery
• Whole-body motion control for coordinated tasks
• Agile movement including forward, lateral, and rotational walking
• Push recovery, fall detection, and self-righting
• Dexterous upper-body movement for manipulation research
• Real-time perception and sensor fusion

Technical Specifications

• Height: 0.9 meters
• Weight: 20 kg
• Degrees of Freedom: 22
• Computing: NVIDIA Jetson Orin
• Joint Control: Torque, velocity, and position control
• Actuators: Dual-encoder, low-gear-ratio design
• Sensors:
  • Depth camera
  • 9-axis IMU
  • Integrated perception stack
• Battery Life:
  • 40 minutes (carry-on-safe battery)
  • 1 hour 20 minutes (high-capacity battery)

Software & Development

The Booster K1 is designed as an open development platform and integrates seamlessly with modern robotics workflows.

• ROS / ROS2 compatible
• Supports simulation-to-real transfer
• Modular software architecture
• Designed for AI, control, and reinforcement learning research

This makes the K1 ideal for labs transitioning from simulation environments to physical humanoid experimentation.

Primary Use Cases

• University and academic research labs
• Robotics and AI education programs
• Embodied AI and reinforcement learning research
• Human-robot interaction studies
• Demonstrations, exhibitions, and innovation showcases
• Algorithm validation and system testing

Why Booster K1

Unlike large industrial humanoids, the K1 offers a cost-effective, compact, and deployable humanoid platform that lowers the barrier to entry for humanoid robotics research—without sacrificing capability.

It is purpose-built for teams that need a real humanoid robot, not a concept or simulation.

Availability

The Booster K1 is available for education, research, and professional applications.

Contact us to request detailed specifications, pricing, and availability.