Kepler Exploration Robot

Commercial Context

RBTX/igus advertises European integration inquiry. EnduX is a UK seller offering K2/K2-W and deployment services. UK presence does not establish EU spares inventory, manufacturer-owned service, exact appointment or response SLA.

Product Focus

K1/S1/D1 historical Forerunner humanoids, K2 Basic, biped and wheeled developer configurations, K3 biped and K3W lifting wheeled humanoid, IND/SPE/EDU application series; mapping not fully specified, Actuators, dexterous hands, VTLA force/tactile data; Kirin quadrupeds outside humanoid inventory

Export Markets

China: industrial POC and event demonstrations, US: CES/ICRA exhibition and international sales targets, Middle East: GITEX 2024 launch appearance, Europe: RBTX marketplace and UK EnduX offers; fulfilled export fleet not established

EU Support and Service

K2 table offers remote support for all 3 versions; training/onsite options only developer versions.90-day manufacturer table versus 3-week RBTX/four-week EnduX indicative lead times are different channels, not delivery commitments.

Risk and Due Diligence

Editorial assessment: funding and industrial POC claims support evaluation, without independent exact-SKU cycle time, fleet availability or certified human collaboration. Manufacturer equivalence to workers is not a validated ROI result.

Funding and IPO Status

Keli Sensing dates Pre-A completion to April 23, 2025. Kepler announced CNY 100 million-level A++ financing on April 9, 2026, led by SAIF with Noblelift and MasonLED; exact amount and valuation not disclosed. Hangzhou Kelin’s up to CNY 300 million purchase of an additional 41.57%, completed by August 20, 2026, was secondary share consideration; together with 9.43% it establishes 51% control. May filing reports audited 2025 revenue CNY 4.3372 million/net loss 66.939 million and 2026 Q1 revenue 2.6363 million/net loss 17.0927 million. Funding, share transfers and operating revenue are distinct.

Sources and Further Reading

• EnduX K2 and K2-W European-market listing ↗ EnduX · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  UK seller offers K2/K2-W; GBP 71760/79560 in opened regional page, while indexed USD 92000/102000 varies locale. In-stock/four-week claims are seller statements. Table 1720 mm, 75/135 kg, 30 kg total, 1 m/s, 51.8 V 30 Ah, 2 h charge, ROS2, Orin NX 100 TOPS. Height/charge/speed differ from marketing. Exact tax/shipping and EU service/stock not verified.

• K2 configuration matrix: Basic, Bipedal Development, Wheeled Development ↗ Kepler Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Rendered English matrix: Basic 30 DOF/75 kg; biped developer 52/75 kg; wheeled developer 52/135 kg; all 1750 mm. Basic lacks dexterous hands, six-axis force and development access; developer versions have hands, two force sensors and 100 TOPS. Basic carousel nevertheless says 100 TOPS: conflict retained. Warranty 8/12/12 months; indicative delivery 90 days; onsite service/training optional for developer versions. Larger wheeled carousel render matches correct chassis; tiny thumbnail avoided.

• Kepler K2 brochure ↗ EnduX / Hannover Messe exhibitor material · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Both image-only pages visually inspected. EnduX distributor brochure gives 1750 mm/75 kg/52 DOF/100 TOPS, 25–30 kg combined, 1 h/8 h, 25 tactile points/finger. Distributor-authored, not a safety certificate or generic SKU entitlement.

• KEPLER K2 | Humanoid Robot | 52 DOF ↗ RBTX / igus · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  European marketplace lists K2, 1750 mm/75 kg/52 DOF, 30 kg combined, 1.1 m/s, 2.33 kWh/8 h and usual 3-week lead. Stock/contract/certification not independently verified; configuration differs from current V2.1 manual.

• Kepler official website and bilingual product catalogue ↗ Kepler Robotics · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Current Vue website opened and rendered. Static application and product chunks inspected to verify edition-table mappings and asset identity. Some company text still uses the former legal name; August 2026 registry-completion filing takes precedence.

• Hangzhou Kelin completes Kepler shareholding registration ↗ Hangzhou Kelin Electric / exchange announcement via Sina · Published Aug 20, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Primary parent-company announcement: Aug 20 registry change completed; 41.57% purchase plus existing 9.43% produces 51% controlled/consolidated subsidiary. Legal name上海开普勒机器人有限公司, incorporatedAug 15, 2023, Shanghai Pudong. Parent SSE 688611 is not a separate Kepler listing. May/June approvals were not completion.

• K3 and K3W at WRC2026 ↗ Kepler / PR Newswire · Published Aug 19, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Manufacturer identifies K3 successor with added waist motion, 30 kg combined load, 1 h charging/8 h claim; K3W separates chassis/lift/upper-body motion. Optional sensors and 100 TOPS family marketing do not prove exact edition equipment. Live loading/coffee demos and annual capacity 1000 are not audited customer deliveries. K2 V2.1 already lists two waist joints,so added-waist wording does not establish a numerical DOF increment.

• K2 startup, shutdown, charging and emergency stop ↗ Kepler Robotics · Published Jul 30, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Quick Start > Power On/Off, updated July 30. Requires suspended frame at least 180 cm high and open level area; support arms before poweroff; charge powered off with original charger after cooling; rear mushroom stop cuts power and reset requires suspended robot. Repair Manual tab returned no content. Not a general K3/K3W operating manual.

• K3 and K3W manufacturer WAIC account ↗ Kepler / PR Newswire · Published Jul 21, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  July 21 release describes both K3 and simultaneously debuted K3W at WAIC. K3 adds waist motion and retains 30 kg dual-arm/1 h charging/8 h claim. Industrial, retail and coffee exhibits are demonstrations. Exact launch day not inferred. Kirin quadruped is outside humanoid scope.

• Hangzhou Kelin acquisition proposal and audited investee financials ↗ Hangzhou Kelin Electric / CNInfo · Published May 20, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Full primary filing read. Up toCNY 300 m purchase of 41.57% from existing holders is secondary consideration, not company fundraising. Table inCNY 10000: 2025 revenue 433.72/net loss 6693.90; 2026 Q1 revenue 263.63/net loss 1709.27. Converted respectivelyCNY 4.3372 m/66.939 m and 2.6363 m/17.0927 m.

• Kepler announces CNY100m-level A++ financing ↗ Kepler / PR Newswire · Published Apr 9, 2026 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Manufacturer April 9 announcement says completed 亿元级 A++ round led bySAIF withNoblelift andMasonLED. Exact amount/valuation not given. VTLA force/tactile data strategy and unnamed automotive 1000-operation 98% success/30% productivity claims are maker POC statements, not independently verified SKU-specific production metrics.

• Keli Sensing investee profile ↗ Keli Sensing · Published Jun 9, 2025 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Investor primary page confirms incorporation Aug 15, 2023, former legal name, Pre-A Apr 23, 2025 and separate K1/K2/S1/D1 names. K2 first publicly shown Oct 14, 2024 at GITEX. Actuator 8000 N is not robot payload.

• Kepler Debuts Forerunner K2 Humanoid Robot, Accelerating Commercial Deployment ↗ Shanghai Kepler Robot Co., Ltd. via PR Newswire · Published Oct 21, 2024 · Accessed Nov 2, 2026

  Maker launch: 52 total DOF, 11 active/passive per hand, 15 kg single-HAND load, 96 fingertip contact points and 2.33 kWh/8 h. Customer-environment testing and small-batch plans; not independent production verification. Later tactile/battery configurations differ. Retrospective K1 statement also names November 2023 release,25 kg unspecified payload and 8 h claimed battery life;not a per-arm definition or current support commitment.