Booster Robotics K1 Educational Humanoid Robot

• K1 EDU Robot by Booster Robotics
• 22‑DoF entry‑level embodied AI humanoid platform, ideal for education, research, and classroom deployment
• Extended runtime: approx. 80 minutes (5Ah battery) at 0.4 m/s
• Jetson Orin NX 8GB, 117 TOPS AI computing power
• Includes Doubao LLM (6‑month license) and supports secondary development
• With 12-month warranty, 1-year technical support and access to the Education Solution

The Booster Robotics K1 Educational Humanoid Robot is a compact humanoid platform developed by Booster Robotics for embodied AI education and applied robotics research. Standing approximately 95 cm tall and weighing around 19.5 kg, it combines a portable form factor with substantially more computing headroom than the entry-level configuration. The robot supports omnidirectional locomotion including forward, backward, lateral, and turning gaits, with fall recovery built into its motion stack. Its lightweight build and suitcase-style carrying case make it well-suited for classroom deployments, lab environments, and field demonstrations.

The K1 EDU perceives its surroundings through a stereo depth camera and 9-axis IMU, enabling spatial awareness and stable motion control across varied surfaces. A circular microphone array and integrated speaker support voice interaction, while the included Doubao large language model provides conversational AI capability free for 6 months. Developers and educators can extend the platform through low-level joint and sensor interfaces or high-level motion APIs, all compatible with the ROS2 communication protocol, with simulation support available for Isaac Sim. Backed by a 12-month warranty and 1-year technical support with responses within 24 hours on business days, the K1 EDU is purpose-built for university programs, STEM curricula, and development teams seeking a capable humanoid AI robotics platform with production-grade support.

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Model Features

A compact humanoid built for real-world AI development, with precisely engineered joints, onboard sensing, and a open SDK with low‑level joint access.

22-DoF
Structure →

22-DoF
Structure

Legs: 6 DoF per leg

Arms: 4 DoF per arm

Head: 2 DoF

Peak Torque: 60 N·m

Encoders: Dual encoder per joint

Joint
Control →

Joint
Control

Mode: Hybrid torque/speed/position

Hip Range: P-171°~126°, R-22°~89°, Y±59°

Knee Range: 0°~127°

Ankle Range: P-50°~20°, R±20°

Locomotion →

Locomotion

Gait: Omnidirectional walking

Directions: Forward, backward, lateral, turning

Forward Speed: 0.4 m/s

Fall Recovery: Supported

 

Capabilities

The K1 combines onboard AI compute, multi-modal sensing, and an open development ecosystem to support a wide range of embodied AI applications straight out of the box.

AI-Powered Interaction

An integrated Doubao LLM enables natural language understanding and conversational interaction, with the circular microphone array and speaker supporting real-time voice communication.

Open Software Stack

The K1 exposes low‑level joint and sensor interfaces alongside high‑level motion APIs. An open SDK (C++/Python) with reinforcement‑learning tasks for Isaac Lab is available. ROS 2 or Isaac‑Sim support may require developer integration rather than being fully built in.

Depth Perception and Sensing

The stereo depth camera and 9-axis IMU provide spatial awareness and orientation data, supporting navigation, obstacle detection, and environment-aware motion planning tasks.

Bipedal Locomotion

The K1 achieves stable bipedal walking powered by Booster GYM 2.0, supporting dynamic motion profiles including dance routines and agile field maneuvers proven in RoboCup competition.

Use Cases & Application Scenarios

From academic research to competitive robotics, the K1 is designed to perform across a range of real-world deployment contexts where a compact, capable humanoid platform is required.

Competitive Robotics

The K1 earned the RoboCup 2025 KidSize category championship, demonstrating reliable performance under demanding competitive conditions. Its durable construction and responsive motion stack make it a proven platform for robotics competitions and performance demonstrations.

Live Demonstration and Performance

The K1 has served as a lead performer at the 2025 World Humanoid Robotics Games Federation Center Stage, demonstrating its capability in choreographed and interactive public-facing scenarios. Its compact size and expressive motion range make it practical for exhibitions and live events.

Robotics Research & Education

Universities and research institutions can use the K1 as a hands-on platform for studying bipedal locomotion, reinforcement learning, and embodied AI. Its 12-month warranty and guaranteed technical support make it a dependable asset for semester-long programs and ongoing lab use.

Developer Prototyping

Independent developers and small teams can use the K1 as an entry point into humanoid AI robotics platform development, building custom behaviors on top of its open APIs. The low weight and compact size make it practical to operate in standard office and lab environments without specialized infrastructure.