K2 Bumblebee vs Mindar
Side-by-side comparison of K2 Bumblebee (Kepler Robotics) and Mindar (Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- K2 BumblebeeChina
- Mindar—
Year First Available
- K2 Bumblebee—
- Mindar2019
Verified Deployments
- K2 Bumblebee0 Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- K2 BumblebeeContact for quote
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- K2 Bumblebee8 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Availability Status
- K2 BumblebeeACTIVE
- MindarACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- K2 Bumblebee175 mm
- Mindar195 mm
Weight
- K2 Bumblebee75 kg
- Mindar57 kg
Mobility Type
- K2 Bumblebeebipedal
- Mindarstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- K2 Bumblebeefull bipedal
- Mindarfull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- K2 Bumblebee—
- MindarNo
Terrain
- K2 Bumblebeestructured environments
- Mindarindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- K2 Bumblebee15 kg
- Mindar100 kg
Total DOF
- K2 Bumblebee52
- Mindar—
Arm DOF
- K2 Bumblebee11
- Mindar—
Hand DOF
- K2 Bumblebee11
- Mindar—
Bimanual Coordination
- K2 Bumblebee—
- MindarNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- K2 Bumblebee100 TOPS
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
VLM Capable
- K2 Bumblebee—
- MindarNo
Foundation Models
- K2 Bumblebee—
- Mindarfalse
Imitation Learning
- K2 BumblebeeYes
- MindarNo
Programming
- K2 Bumblebeecloud-based cognitive model
- Mindar—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- K2 Bumblebee8 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Battery Swap
- K2 Bumblebee—
- MindarNo
Software
SDK Languages
- K2 Bumblebeecloud-based cognitive model
- Mindar—
ROS Support
- K2 Bumblebee—
- MindarNo
Open API
- K2 Bumblebee—
- MindarNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- K2 Bumblebeeproduction pilot
- Mindarcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- K2 BumblebeeContact for quote
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Price Tier
- K2 Bumblebee—
- Mindar150K+
Pricing Model
- K2 Bumblebeecapex
- Mindaroutright purchase
Applications
- K2 Bumblebeelogistics_handling, manufacturing_assembly, research_development
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $909,090 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 195 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 57 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | structured environments | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 100 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 52 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 11 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 11 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 100 TOPS | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming (values differ) | cloud-based cognitive model | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | cloud-based cognitive model | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $909,090 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | logistics_handling, manufacturing_assembly, research_development | religious service, cultural education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | K2 Bumblebee | Mindar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $909,090 |
| Payback period | — | 218.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$659,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
K2 Bumblebee has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes K2 Bumblebee and Mindar?
K2 Bumblebee is made by Kepler Robotics, based in CN. Mindar is made by Kokoro.
How do K2 Bumblebee and Mindar compare on the Robo Index?
K2 Bumblebee grades A on the Robo Index. Mindar grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between K2 Bumblebee and Mindar?
K2 Bumblebee carries up to 15 kg. Mindar carries up to 100 kg.
Are K2 Bumblebee and Mindar in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between K2 Bumblebee and Mindar?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
K2 Bumblebee vs Mindar compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.