Booster Robotics K1 GEEK Humanoid Robot

• K1 GEEK Robot by Booster Robotics
• 22‑DoF entry‑level embodied AI humanoid platform, ideal for developers, hobbyists, and rapid prototyping
• Configuration with approx. 30 minutes runtime (2Ah battery) at 0.4 m/s
• Qualcomm QCS8550 platform with 48 TOPS AI performance
• Includes Doubao LLM (6‑month license) and supports secondary development
• Ships with remote controller and carrying case

The Booster Robotics K1 GEEK Humanoid Robot is a compact, entry-level humanoid platform developed for embodied AI development and hands-on robotics education. It is designed to be portable and accessible without sacrificing technical depth. The robot achieves disturbance‑resistant omnidirectional locomotion (forward, backward, lateral and turning gaits) with fall‑recovery built into its motion stack and automatic damping/PROTECT modes to protect the robot and operators.

Perception on the K1 Geek combines a stereo depth camera, a 9-axis IMU, and a circular six-microphone array with a speaker, giving the robot spatial awareness and bidirectional audio capability in a unified package. An integrated large language model is bundled with the robot (free for 6 months), enabling natural language interaction out of the box. Gigabit Ethernet expansion, wireless connectivity, and firmware upgrade support keep the platform aligned with evolving development requirements.

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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 open development framework and accessible hardware profile make it well suited for curriculum integration and graduate-level experimentation.

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.