Booster K1 Geek | Qualcomm QCS 8550 | 48 Tops

The Booster Robotics K1 GEEK is a humanoid research and development robot designed for AI applications, motion research, robotics projects and human-robot interaction. It is approximately 90 cm tall, weighs around 19.5 kg and has 22 degrees of freedom for its legs, arms and head. The fully force-controlled joints with a dual-encoder system enable the control of position, speed and torque. The integrated Qualcomm QCS8550 AI platform delivers up to 48 TOPS of AI computing power. This makes the K1 GEEK suitable for motion control, perception and interaction; however, it is not designed for heavy loads, high cycle times or industrial production tasks.

The K1 GEEK is particularly well suited to research, education, embodied AI development, humanoid motion modelling, navigation, and voice and sensor interaction. Typical users include universities, research institutions, development teams and companies wishing to evaluate humanoid robotics in a practical setting. Key features include 22 degrees of freedom (DoF), an RGBD camera, a 9-axis IMU, a microphone array, a loudspeaker and the Qualcomm QCS8550 computing platform.

The integration is aimed at developers and research teams with experience in ROS, robotics and AI software. The Booster K1 GEEK is ROS-compatible, supports secondary development and provides interfaces for the robot model. It is also compatible with simulation environments and can be configured and remotely controlled via a mobile app. The package includes documentation, a hardware manual, ROS drivers, sample projects, a charger, a mains adaptor, a 5 Ah battery, a remote controller and a carrying case.

The K1 GEEK features an open development environment with ROS support, robot model interfaces and options for secondary development. The Qualcomm QCS8550 platform, with up to 48 TOPS, enables local AI, perception and control applications. A mobile app simplifies network configuration and remote control, and a remote controller is also included in the package. Users should have a basic understanding of ROS, Linux and humanoid robotics in order to realise the platform’s full potential.

The Booster Robotics K1 GEEK is ideal for universities, research institutions and development teams looking for a compact humanoid platform for embodied AI, ROS development, motion research, sensor fusion and human-robot interaction. The platform combines 22 degrees of freedom, 48 TOPS of AI performance, an RGBD camera, a microphone array, a loudspeaker, an IMU and a 5 Ah battery. Its strengths lie in its open development architecture, mobility and humanoid motion structure. The K1 GEEK is recommended for research, development and evaluation, but not for direct production applications.