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K1
RoboCup-winning humanoid for education and embodied AI research—95 cm, sub-$5k entry tier
3.05
Early Stage / Research Ready
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Pilot Ready
Pricing
$5K – $18K
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Why it matters
- University robotics research labs deploying embodied AI algorithms
- Practical classes, student projects, and technical demonstrations in engineering schools
- RoboCup competition preparation for KidSize leagues
RoboCup-Validated Platform
Proven competitive pedigree in KidSize humanoid soccer demonstrates robust locomotion and control stack, credible for embodied AI research beyond marketing claims.
Payload
No integrated gripper or manipulation capability
Battery life
~40 minutes active mode (base); 80 minutes (EDU Edition)
Speed
Unknown
Height
1200 mm
Width
600 mm
Depth
600 mm
Weight
50 kg
Navigation
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Charging
Manual / battery swap
Environment
Indoor
Navigation & autonomy
- Obstacle avoidance
- Multi-floor
- Elevator support
Interaction
- Voice interaction
- Screen interaction
Operations & fleet
- Autonomous charging
- Fleet management
Environment
- Indoor
- Outdoor
Best for
When to deploy this.
- University robotics research labs deploying embodied AI algorithms
- Practical classes, student projects, and technical demonstrations in engineering schools
- RoboCup competition preparation for KidSize leagues
Limitations
When to skip it.
- ~40 minutes active battery autonomy—requires frequent charging during extended lab sessions
- On-board Jetson Orin NX compute scales only to 117 TOPS (base EDU) or 200 TOPS (Pro)—insufficient for real-time 4K multi-task inference
- No integrated gripper or manipulation payload—purely bipedal locomotion and research demonstration, not practical task execution
Decision snapshot
Pilot ReadyDeployment readiness
72Review
ROI confidence
58Verify
Site fit
85Strong
Maintenance load
40Medium
Buyer next move
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Payback lens
18-30 mo
Directional estimate based on price, labor offset, and readiness scores.
Buying model
Purchase led
$5K - $18K
Supplier readiness
Supplier identified
Limited
Decision scores
Deployment
72How operationally ready this robot is for production deployment today.
ROI clarity
58Confidence in the published ROI numbers — how likely the savings actually materialize.
Labor replacement
15Share of the human task this category can credibly offload.
Environment fit
85Fit with your target environment — lighting, floor type, congestion.
Maintenance risklower is better
40Expected maintenance load and downtime risk. Lower is better.
Future potential
88Long-horizon strategic upside — where the platform points 3+ years out.
Performance2.0
Reliability3.0
Ease of deployment4.0
Market maturity2.0
Value for money4.0
Innovation5.0
Safety3.0
Support & ecosystem2.0
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Trust45
Specifications and design focus sourced from official Booster Robotics website and authorized distributor documentation (Generation Robots, RoboticsCenter). Pricing tiers (Geek $4,999–$5,999, EDU $12,500, Pro $15,000–$18,000) confirmed across three independent distributors (BotInfo, Origin of Bots, K-Robotics). RoboCup 2025 KidSize championship validated via multiple press sources (Humanoids Daily, RoboticsTomorrow, EnduX). Battery life estimates drawn from vendor spec sheets and third-party reviews; no independent third-party durability or throughput testing found in public record.
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- ROI clarityInferred
- Labor replacement potentialInferred
- Environment fitInferred
- Maintenance riskInferred
- Future potentialInferred
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Booster Robotics K1 cost?
Booster Robotics K1 is priced at $4,999–$18,000 (manufacturer list pricing; final quotes vary by configuration and region).
What is Booster Robotics K1 best used for?
Booster Robotics K1 is best suited for: University robotics research labs deploying embodied AI algorithms · Practical classes, student projects, and technical demonstrations in engineering schools · RoboCup competition preparation for KidSize leagues.
Can I buy Booster Robotics K1 today?
Booster Robotics K1 is available in limited quantities or select regions — expect lead times.
What are the best alternatives to Booster Robotics K1?
Buyers most often weigh Booster Robotics K1 against Booster Robotics T1, MagicLab MagicBot Z1, Unitree H2. Use Robofy's head-to-head compare pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.