Booster RoboticsChinaBooster K1
Booster K1 is a compact (95 cm, 19.5 kg) bipedal humanoid from Booster Robotics (China), positioned as an entry-level research/education platform with 22 DoF, up to 200 TOPS compute, stereo depth camera, voice interaction, and official walking speed 2 m/s.
- Height
- 95cm3′1″Source
- Weight
- 20kg43 lbSource
- Payload
- Not disclosed
- Runtime
- 1.2h70 minSource
- Degrees of freedom
- 22DoFSource
- Top speed
- 2m/s7.2 km/hSource
2 real photosBooster K1 photos
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Booster K1 videos
official and independent footageHow big is Booster K1?
Booster K1 stands 95 cm (3 ft 1 in) and weighs 19.5 kg (43 lb), 80 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.
Booster K1 specs
official and sourced figures| Height | 95 cm (3 ft 1 in)source |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43 lb)source |
| Payload | Not disclosed |
| Runtime | 1.2 hsource |
| Degrees of freedom | 22 DoFsource |
| Hand DoF | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | 2 m/s (7.2 km/h)source |
| Hands | No dedicated hand specification found. Arms have 4 DoF each; no hand DoF, force feedback, or dexterous manipulation details published. |
| Sensors | Binocular stereo depth camera, 9-axis IMU, Microphone array, Speaker, Tactile sensors (listed by Generation Robots, not explicitly on official product page) |
| Compute | 48 TOPS (Geek, Qualcomm QCS8550), 117 TOPS (Education, NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB), 200 TOPS (Professional, NVIDIA Jetson Orin AGX 32GB) depending on version. |
Price and availability
from evidence packWhat the Booster K1 can do
evidence by capability dimensionArms have 4 DoF each and Generation Robots lists tactile sensors, but no hand dexterity, grasping, or manipulation demos are described in the sources. The product page mentions Agents including dance and martial arts, but without specific manipulation tasks.
Official product page claims the Soccer Agent 'tracks, chases, and shoots—all on its own', and fall recovery is described as autonomous. The RoboCup 2025 KidSize league win (platform used by winning team) provides some external validation of autonomous soccer behavior, but no autonomous manipulation or other task execution is documented.
Official specs list 2 m/s walking speed and 1.5 rad/s turning. Product page claims active balance recovery and auto get-up. Competition success (RoboCup KidSize) suggests agility, but no independent mobility measurements or disturbance tests are published.
Integrated sensors include stereo depth camera, 9-axis IMU, microphone array, speaker, and tactile sensors (distributor). The official page mentions visual perception and voice interaction, but no specific perception tasks, benchmarks, or scene understanding demos are provided.
Official page claims real-time voice conversations in Chinese/English, multiple personas, and customizable conversation settings. Handheld controller and app control are described.
Battery life 20–70 minutes depending on edition; charging time ≤ 1 hour. Company press release claims 30 hours of 500N impact testing and 100 hours of real-machine operation. Generation Robots mentions CE/FCC certification.
Compact size (95 cm, 19.5 kg) with carrying handle, designed for classrooms, labs, and competitions. Safety features include soft/hard emergency stop, automatic stop on fall, low battery and overheat warnings.
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Public pricing and buy-now availability from multiple distributors.
- RoboCup 2025 KidSize league win using K1 as platform.
- Official specs: 22 DoF, up to 200 TOPS, 2 m/s claimed walking speed.
- Company-reported durability testing (30h 500N impact, 100h operation).
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- No hand DoF or dexterous manipulation details are published. Only arms with 4 DoF each and distributor-listed tactile sensors
- No hand dexterity or manipulation demos.
- No independent autonomy verification or intervention logs.
- No per-model shipment breakdown.
About the Booster K1
summary from sourced evidenceBooster K1 is a compact (95 cm, 19.5 kg) bipedal humanoid from Booster Robotics (China), positioned as an entry-level research/education platform with 22 DoF, up to 200 TOPS compute, stereo depth camera, voice interaction, and official walking speed 2 m/s. It is purchasable from distributors from about $4,999 (limited launch offer) to €9,000 or $11,998 depending on region. Its strongest validation is being the platform of the winning team in RoboCup 2025 KidSize league. However, most capability claims (autonomous soccer, balance recovery, durability) are company-asserted without independent verification, and video demos lack transcripts. No hand dexterity, payload, or per-model shipment data is available
Evidence log
tiered public claimsBooster K1 alternatives
all alternatives →| Robot | Status | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasable | From CN¥39,000 | ||
| Purchasable | $4,900 | ||
| Purchasable | From €22,500 | ||
| Purchasable | CN¥88,000 | ||
| Purchasable | $16,990 | ||
| Purchasable | $13,500 |
Booster K1 FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Booster K1 cost?
From $4,999. That is the published starting price. Configurations, shipping and import duties change the final cost.
Can you buy the Booster K1?
Yes. The Booster K1 is sold today through the official store and resellers.
How tall is the Booster K1?
The Booster K1 is 95 cm (3 ft 1 in) tall according to Booster Robotics's published specs.
How much does the Booster K1 weigh?
It weighs 19.5 kg (43 lb) according to official specs.
How long does the Booster K1 battery last?
Booster Robotics lists a runtime of about 1.2 h per charge. This is a company figure, not an independent test.
Who makes the Booster K1?
The Booster K1 is made by Booster Robotics, based in China.
Sources
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