Booster describes K1 as a development platform for competition, education and entertainment, with 22 degrees of freedom: two in the head, four in each arm and six in each leg.
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Booster Robotics Booster K1
A compact humanoid for education and development. It suits motion and interaction projects; demonstration routines are not the same as independent household help.
Degrees of freedom22 in total: two in the head, four per arm and six per leg.Manufacturer source
Head hardwareDepth camera and microphone array.Manufacturer source
Body hardwareController, speaker and battery are located in the torso.Manufacturer source
Recorded specifications, with their source limits. These are not our measurements. See all specifications and configurations
Price and availability
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Manufacturer image and sourceTest track0 attempts run
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test track
Three proposed tasks. Ten attempts at each suitable task, with the outcome, time and human help recorded. Confirm the exact robot, software and safe setup first. These tasks are not evidence that this robot can do them.
Perform one documented movement
Proposed task. 0 of 10 attempts run.
Return to the starting pose on command
Proposed task. 0 of 10 attempts run.
Repeat the movement on a permitted surface
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We will record the outcome, time, control mode, human help, safety stops, exact hardware and software, conditions and full video.
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Separate our own tests from published claims and the limits of the evidence. The counts below describe records, not performance or confidence scores.
Tested by ROBODROMO
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See the proposed test track01 / The assessment
What the evidence supports.
Capability and readiness are separate. These written findings are not a numerical rating or a physical test.
Capability
What can it actually do?
The specific maker claims and any independent observations are listed below. We have not run our own task tests on this robot.
Read the source-based assessmentReadiness
Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Programmed motion and interaction. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. K1 and K1 Air are distinct. SDK assets and camera mounts are not proof of supplied physical options.
Read the source-based assessmentA clear limit
This is a research profile based on the sources below, not a hands-on test. Maker claims remain attributed to the maker; they do not prove repeatable performance in your home or workplace.
02 / Can it actually do it?
The claims, with their context.
The wording below keeps each source’s limits. A demonstration, a maker’s claim and a repeatable real-world result are different things.
The maker lists built-in agents for activities including conversation and football, and says a soft emergency stop can be triggered by controller, app or back-panel buttons.
Source 1Booster lists a 22-DoF K1 development model and separate locomotion and ZED camera-mount variants; these are software assets, not proof of fitted physical hardware.
Source 2Booster lists K1, T1 and T2 in its Python SDK table, with Python 3.10 or later and robot firmware 1.7 or later. The same text says “two robots” despite listing three; check model and firmware support for the actual unit.
Source 4Check the original sources
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Specifications and configuration
Technical reference
Specifications and configuration
The figures and features below come from the named sources. They are not independent measurements. Optional hardware and conflicting revisions are kept separate.
| Item | Documented detail | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Joints | Booster describes K1 as a development platform for competition, education and entertainment, with 22 degrees of freedom: two in the head, four in each arm and six in each leg. | Source 1 |
| Control and stop methods | The maker lists built-in agents for activities including conversation and football, and says a soft emergency stop can be triggered by controller, app or back-panel buttons. | Source 1 |
| Software variants | Booster lists a 22-DoF K1 development model and separate locomotion and ZED camera-mount variants; these are software assets, not proof of fitted physical hardware. | Source 2 |
An omitted measurement is unknown in this review, not zero or unsupported. Check the exact hardware edition and documentation before ordering or designing around it.
22 in total: two in the head, four per arm and six per leg.
Manufacturer sourceDepth camera and microphone array.
Manufacturer sourceController, speaker and battery are located in the torso.
Manufacturer sourceThe manual describes six built-in agents, including general interaction, football, chat, teaching, dance and lion dance; actual behaviour depends on the installed software and setup.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet Booster Robotics Booster K1
Keep K1 distinct from T1, T2 and K1 Air. Record edition, battery and computing configuration, and verify the actual physical unit before comparing figures or sourcing parts.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
K1 is best assessed against a specific classroom, development or competition task. Ask which edition, battery, software, controller and accessories are included, and get written delivery, warranty and repair terms for the buyer’s region. The maker’s agents are claims, not an independently checked measure of reliability. For a trial, record the floor, operator input, successful and failed attempts, resets, and who is nearby. Supervise operation and follow the exact safety instructions; a software stop is not a substitute for a safe operating area. No checked purchase price, UK support terms, household suitability or verified parts catalogue is available in this review.
Support, software and repairs
The manual describes a damping state when control is lost and soft emergency-stop triggers through the joystick, app and back-panel buttons. These protections are not a substitute for a suitable test area. Confirm the current agent versions, connectivity requirements and developer/support package before purchase.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- No original task footage or independent repeatability assessment reviewed.
- K1 Air must not be conflated with K1.
- Edition-specific configuration and current regional support remain unverified.
See it in action
Our filmed attempts will appear after testing. Existing footage below keeps its original description and limitations.
See the robot
Booster: Introducing the all-new K1 robot. The future of robotics is here.
Play video
Manufacturer-channel video. Demonstrations may use controlled conditions or a different software revision; they do not establish autonomous reliability. Check the exact supplied configuration.
Before you buy
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Sources and checks
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03 / Recorded evidence
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Dates below describe the recorded checks. They do not mean the manufacturer’s page was checked today.
- docs.booster.tech Source checked 2026-10-27
- docs.booster.tech Source checked 2026-10-27
- booster.tech Source checked 2026-10-27
- docs.booster.tech Source checked 2026-10-29
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Manufacturer specifications and support
Official product-page specification and support text; source checked e4eae5b5d179f947cb
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Source checked 2026-10-31
No recorded sources in this filter.
How sure are we?
6 linked sources. Read the claims and their limits below. A source count is not a confidence score.
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