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Terminal/Robot DB/Kepler Forerunner
commercialChina

Kepler Forerunner

Height
1.80m
Weight
85kg
Degrees of Freedom
34
Payload Capacity
35kg
Battery Life
8 hrs
Actuation Type
Electric
Motor Type
Proprietary actuators
Transmission
Proprietary (harmonic + planetary)
Compute
Not disclosed
Materials
Aluminum alloy
Country
China
Status
COMMERCIAL
About

The Kepler Forerunner is a heavy-duty humanoid designed from the ground up for factory floor deployment, with an 35kg payload capacity and 8-hour battery life that substantially exceeds lighter-weight competitors. Kepler targets automotive stamping, welding assist, and materials handling tasks where payload and endurance matter more than dexterity. The company raised $100M in its 2024 Series A and is targeting mass production at its Jiangsu manufacturing facility.

Deployment Notes
Commercial deployment with automotive and electronics manufacturing partners in Jiangsu and Guangdong provinces. Kepler reports 200+ units ordered as of early 2026.
Supply Chain
ComponentSupplierConfidence
Harmonic ReducerLeaderdriveconfirmed
Battery PackCATLinferred
IMUBosch Sensortecinferred
Image SensorsSony Semiconductorinferred
Milestones
2024-01Forerunner unveiled at CES Asia
2024-07$100M Series A closed
2025-03Mass production begins at Jiangsu facility
Kepler — Funding Summary
Total Funding
$100M+
Latest Valuation
~$500M