K0
$ 15 000
ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.
K0 by ROBOTIS is an open-source humanoid robot designed for research, education, and AI development, offering full hardware and software transparency for customization and experimentation.
Skill Score
2
Specifications and details:
| Availability | Prototype |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Website | https://ai.robotis.com/ |
| Degrees of freedom, overall | 23 |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | 0 |
| Height [cm] | 130 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 4 |
| Strength [kg] | 5 |
| Weight [kg] | 34 |
| Runtime pr charge (hours) | 1 |
| Safe with humans | Yes |
| CPU/GPU | Cortex-A76 ×4 + Cortex-A55 ×4, Mali-G610 |
| Ingress protection | N/A |
| Camera resolution | N/A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet ×2, USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Operating system | N/A |
| LLM integration | Possible via external compute (not native) |
| Latency glass to action | N/A |
| Motor tech | Dynamixel Q actuators |
| Gear tech | Integrated precision servo gear systems |
| Main structural material | Aluminum alloy + engineered plastics |
| Number of fingers | 0 |
| Main market | Research & education |
| Manufacturer | ROBOTIS Co., Ltd. |
Description
The K0 humanoid robot by ROBOTIS is designed as an open, accessible platform for research and development. It focuses on flexibility rather than polished commercial deployment. As a result, developers, researchers, and educators can explore humanoid robotics without starting from scratch. The platform emphasizes learning, experimentation, and rapid iteration.
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Unlike many closed robotic systems, K0 provides full access to its hardware and software stack. This includes CAD files, source code, and simulation tools. Therefore, users can modify and extend the robot to fit specific use cases. In addition, the open approach encourages collaboration across robotics communities and academic environments.
K0 stands at about 1.3 meters tall and features a balanced humanoid structure. It uses advanced actuators that enable smooth and precise movements. Moreover, the robot supports a wide range of motion, making it suitable for locomotion research and manipulation tasks. Its modular design also simplifies maintenance and upgrades.
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The robot targets developers working on AI, motion control, and human-robot interaction. For example, teams can use it to test navigation, perception, and task automation. At the same time, its relatively lightweight build improves safety during experimentation. Overall, K0 serves as a capable foundation for building next-generation humanoid applications.
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