K-Scale Labs · USA
K-Bot
K-Bot is a 1.4 m, 34 kg open-source bipedal humanoid from Palo Alto startup K-Scale Labs, sold to developers from $8,999 (early bird) with a Rust-based K-OS stack and RL-trained locomotion. K-Scale shipped its first Founder's Edition units in autumn 2025 but announced the company's shutdown in November 2025 after failing to raise production funding.
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Specifications
| Price (approx.) | $10,999 second batch (list $16,000; early bird $8,999 for first 100) |
|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 140 |
| Weight (kg) | 34 |
| Degrees of freedom | 20 |
| Payload (kg) | 10 |
| Battery runtime (min) | 240 |
| Compute | — |
| Sensors | RGB + stereo-vision + ultra-wide FOV cameras, far-field microphones, stereo speakers, IMU |
| Software / SDK | Open-source full stack: K-OS (Rust-based), K-Sim RL training framework, RL locomotion/manipulation policies; docs at url.kscale.dev/docs |
| Locomotion | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | Yes |
| ROS 2 | No |
| EU availability | Enterprise sales — inquire |
Specifications compiled from public manufacturer sources and may vary by configuration. Confirm exact specs via quote.
Verified on 2026-07-21 · Sources: kscale.dev
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Use cases
K-Scale Labs K-Bot is most commonly evaluated for research, education, home. It suits teams that need a mid bipedal platform with Open-source full stack: K-OS (Rust-based), K-Sim RL training framework, RL locomotion/manipulation policies; docs at url.kscale.dev/docs.
Brand background
Country of origin: USA. This is a neutral summary based on publicly available information.
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