Booster K1
A research-grade bipedal humanoid with 22 DOF — from walking over flat terrain to advanced whole-body manipulation with direct joint-level control.
Your Setup Journey
Follow these steps to go from unpacking to your first walking session. Estimate 3–4 hours total.
Safety & Workspace Preparation
Clear a minimum 3 m × 3 m area, set up emergency stop, inspect all joints
Power On & Boot Sequence
Configure Ethernet (192.168.10.10), verify ping, SSH in to confirm service status
SDK Installation & Connection
Install booster_robotics_sdk_python, run first SDK commands in DAMP mode
Basic Locomotion Test
DAMP → PREP → WALK mode sequence, first walking commands
Arm Manipulation
Head pose control, predefined gestures, CUSTOM mode setup (with lifting fixture)
Data Collection & Teleop
Connect k1_agent.py, stream joint telemetry to platform, record demonstrations
Hardware at a Glance
| Form Factor | Full-body bipedal humanoid |
| Total DOF | 22 |
| Head DOF | 2 — yaw (±90°) and pitch (−40° to +30°) |
| Control Modes | DAMP, PREP, WALK, CUSTOM, PROTECT |
| Walk Speed | ±0.5 m/s forward/lateral · ±1.0 rad/s rotation |
| Network Interface | Wired Ethernet (192.168.10.102) |
| SDK | booster_robotics_sdk_python (PyPI) |
| Software | Python SDK, ROS2, URDF model included |
| Vendor | Booster Robotics |
Compatible AI Models & Research
The Booster K1 is purpose-built for embodied AI research. These models and frameworks pair directly with the K1's telemetry and demonstration pipeline.
Whole-Body Control
Loco-manipulation policies that jointly optimize locomotion and arm movement for tasks like carrying objects while walking.
View models →Humanoid Comparison 2025
How does the K1 stack up against other full-size humanoids? Detailed benchmark breakdown across locomotion, manipulation, and cost.
Read article →Diffusion Policy
Best for contact-rich whole-body tasks. Works with K1 joint telemetry recorded via the platform agent.
View model →Technical Documentation
Comprehensive developer guides for every layer of the Booster K1 stack.
Community
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