Kepler Robotics
[ACTIVE]Humanoids · HQ: Shanghai, China · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kepler Robotics: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $28.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$28M
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Shanghai-based humanoid robotics company (Shanghai Kepler Robot Co., Ltd.) building the Forerunner K2 "Bumblebee" — an industrial-grade bipedal humanoid with proprietary planetary roller screw actuators, 52 DoF, 15 kg per-arm payload, and 8-hour single-charge endurance. Founded in 2023 by CEO Debo Hu, Kepler targets manufacturing, logistics, and inspection applications, with confirmed deployments at a SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai. Mass production of the K2 began in September 2025 at RMB 248,000 per unit, and the company was acquired by Hangzhou Kolin Electric (51% controlling stake) in May 2026.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Funded with institutional backing on record. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Kepler Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO, Kepler Robot
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Kepler Robotics x Hangzhou Kolin Electric (acquisition)May 19, 2026
MOST RECENT · Kepler Robotics x Hangzhou Kolin Electric (acquisition) · 2026-05-19 · with Hangzhou Kolin Electric · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Kepler Robotics?
Shanghai-based humanoid robotics company (Shanghai Kepler Robot Co., Ltd.) building the Forerunner K2 "Bumblebee" — an industrial-grade bipedal humanoid with proprietary planetary roller screw actuators, 52 DoF, 15 kg per-arm payload, and 8-hour single-charge endurance. Founded in 2023 by CEO Debo Hu, Kepler targets manufacturing, logistics, and inspection applications, with confirmed deployments at a SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai. Mass production of the K2 began in September 2025 at RMB 248,000 per unit, and the company was acquired by Hangzhou Kolin Electric (51% controlling stake) in May 2026.
What does Kepler Robotics make?
Kepler Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Kepler Forerunner K2 (Kepler Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Kepler Robotics publicly traded?
Kepler Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Kelin (A-share listed on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Kepler Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Kepler Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Kepler Robotics?
Pang Jiangbo is the ceo of Kepler Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Kepler Robotics?
Kepler Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Kelin (A-share listed (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Kepler Robotics headquartered?
Kepler Robotics is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
How much funding has Kepler Robotics raised?
Kepler Robotics has raised approximately $28M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Kepler Robotics?
Kepler Robotics is owned by Kelin (A-share listed, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Kepler Robotics operate robots?
Kepler Robotics operates 1 verified deployment, including at Shanghai, China.
How many robots has Kepler Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Kepler Robotics deployment on record at sites including Shanghai, China. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Kepler Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Kepler Robotics ranks in roughly the top 38% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Kepler Robotics safe?
Kepler Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.