Jaka K1

The JAKA K1 (also referred to as K-1) is a pioneering humanoid robot developed by JAKA Robotics, a Shanghai-based leader in collaborative robotics founded in 2014. Debuted at the 2024 China International Industry Fair (CIIF), the K1 represents a modular humanoid robot component system designed primarily for research institutes, AI development teams, and entrepreneurs building advanced embodied intelligence applications. Unlike fully integrated commercial humanoids, the K1 emphasizes interchangeable components such as dual arms, brain (control unit), force/vision sensors, and dexterous hands, allowing rapid prototyping of humanoid scenarios for data acquisition and training. Architecturally, the K1 features a human-sized frame standing approximately 1.8 meters tall, with conflicting reports from early sources citing 165 cm—likely referring to upper-body configurations. It boasts 29 movable joints overall, including 14 degrees of freedom (DOF) in the arms (7 DOF per arm), enabling exceptional flexibility for high-precision tasks. Each arm offers a 633 mm reach, 6 kg peak payload, and weighs just 5.5 kg, powered by ultra-precise 1 kHz CAN-FD control. The design incorporates JAKA's proven cobot technology, with six-dimensional force control for real-time response to external forces in multiple directions (forward, upward, downward, rotational), ensuring safe human collaboration. Sensors include depth cameras for environmental perception, touch sensors for tactile feedback, and motion detectors for dynamic navigation. The AI architecture leverages advanced machine learning capabilities for object recognition, task interpretation, and adaptive learning. While specific models like proprietary LLMs or vision transformers are not disclosed, the system supports AI-driven force control and vision integration, allowing the robot to learn from interactions, adapt to new tasks, and make real-time decisions in unstructured environments. It features intelligent control systems for precise manipulation (rated 2/10 on humanoid.guide scales) and basic navigation (2/10), with a top walking speed of 3.5 km/h and max speed of 4 km/h. The lightweight 40 kg structure (energy-efficient with 3-hour runtime per charge) uses undisclosed motors, gears, and materials optimized for long-term industrial use. Targeted for manufacturing, logistics, electronics assembly, surgical assistance, and customer service, the K1's modular nature facilitates quick deployment in dynamic settings like warehouses (e.g., smart parcel sorting demos) and factories. However, as a prototype (not verified, availability: prototype), it has no confirmed real-world deployments to date—demonstrations at CIIF 2024 were non-functional prototypes with screen simulations. JAKA envisions it enhancing productivity and safety, bridging cobot expertise with full humanoid potential. Future iterations may integrate LLM support, improved bipedal locomotion, and higher IP ratings, positioning the K1 as a cost-effective ($100,000 est.) platform in China's booming humanoid ecosystem.