Summary:

 

The JAKA K1 is a full-sized humanoid robot developed by JAKA Robotics, unveiled at the 2024 China International Industry Fair. Standing 1.8 meters tall, it features 29 movable joints, AI-driven force control, and depth cameras for spatial awareness. Designed for industrial automation, customer service, and high-precision tasks, the K1 combines modular hardware with intelligent software to operate safely and efficiently in dynamic environments.

 

Editorial:

 

JAKA K1 reflects a shift toward human-safe, intelligent automation in industrial robotics. Its modular design supports long-term deployment and easy maintenance, while its AI-powered control system enables real-time adaptation to changing environments. The robot’s force sensors, touch feedback, and depth cameras allow it to perform delicate tasks such as electronics assembly, surgical assistance, and customer-facing roles.

 

Unlike rigid industrial bots, the K1 is built for fluid motion, expressive interaction, and collaborative workspaces. Its closed-source software integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and motion planning, making it suitable for both structured and semi-structured environments. JAKA Robotics positions the K1 as a bridge between automation and human-centered design, with a focus on productivity, safety, and adaptability.

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 1.8 m   

- Weight: Not published  

- Design Intent: Industrial automation, logistics, customer service, and high‑precision tasks  

- Construction:  

  - Modular hardware  

  - High‑performance actuators  

  - Compact, energy‑efficient design  

- Developer: JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.  

- Launch Context: Debuted at 2024 China International Industry Fair   

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking  

- Capabilities:  

  - Dynamic movement  

  - Safe operation around humans  

  - Navigation in structured industrial environments  

 

Note: No walking‑speed, incline, or fall‑recovery metrics published.

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: 29 joints   

- Arms: Multi‑DOF arms for precision tasks  

- Hands: Dexterous end‑effectors (DOF not published)  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: High‑performance electric actuators  

- Capabilities:  

  - Smooth, precise motion  

  - AI‑driven force control for delicate manipulation   

 

Note: No torque or joint‑speed numbers published.

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Electronics assembly  

  - Surgical‑assistance research  

  - High‑precision industrial tasks  

  - Customer‑service interactions  

- Force Control: Six‑dimensional force sensing for compliant manipulation   

 

Note: No payload or grip‑force data published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed sensor suite includes:  

- Depth cameras for spatial awareness   

- Touch sensors for pressure detection   

- Force sensors for 6‑axis force control   

- Motion sensors for navigation and safety   

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV, or IMU specs published.

 

Compute & AI

- Software Type: Closed‑source  

- AI Systems:  

  - AI‑driven control algorithms  

  - Machine‑learning‑based environment adaptation  

  - Real‑time sensor fusion and motion planning   

- Capabilities:  

  - Object recognition  

  - Task interpretation  

  - Safe human‑robot interaction   

 

Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or memory specifications published.

 

Battery & Power

- Power Source: Electric  

- Runtime: Not published  

- Charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Real‑time communication stack  

- Sensor‑fusion interfaces  

- Industrial‑automation integration  

 

Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.

 

Applications

- Manufacturing automation  

- Logistics and warehouse tasks  

- Electronics assembly  

- Surgical‑assistance research  

- Customer‑service roles  

- Human‑robot collaboration  

 

Pricing

- $100,000

 

JAKA Robotics has NOT published:

 

Mobility

- Walking speed  

- Step height  

- Max incline  

- Turning radius  

- Fall‑recovery time  

 

Manipulation

- Payload  

- Grip force  

- Joint torque  

- Joint speed  

- Hand DOF breakdown  

 

Sensors

- Camera resolution  

- Depth sensor type  

- Field of view  

- IMU specifications  

- Tactile layout  

 

Compute

- Processor type  

- GPU / accelerator  

- TOPS  

- Memory  

- SDK/API availability  

 

Battery & Power

- Battery capacity  

- Runtime  

- Charge time  

- Power draw  

 

Environmental Ratings

- Operating temperature  

- Humidity tolerance  

- IP rating  

 

Image: @jakarobotics576

 

Company Source:

 

JAKA Robotics – K1 Official Database Entry  

https://humanoid.guide/product/jaka-k1/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

JAKA K‑1: Robot Details, Use Case and Specifications | Aparobot  

https://www.aparobot.com/robots/jaka-k-1  

 

K‑1 by JAKA Robotiks: Redefining Human‑Robot Collaboration  

https://www.theblifemovement.com/k-1-by-jaka-robotiks-redefining-human-robot-collaboration-2/  

 

JAKA K1 – Humanoid.guide Profile  

https://humanoid.guide/product/jaka-k1/