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Booster Robotics

Robotics · China · Founded 2023

Booster Robotics is a cutting-edge developer of bipedal humanoid robotics platforms, dedicated to transforming global productivity through "embodied intelligence." Founded by a team of experts from Tsinghua University, the company builds high-performance hardware and comprehensive software ecosystems, including operating systems and development tools. Their mission centers on creating a bridge between advanced AI algorithms and physical robotic forms, specifically targeting the scientific research, education, and early industrial R&D markets.The company's business model is primarily focused on the manufacturing and sale of its two flagship humanoid series: the Booster T1 and the Booster K1. The T1 is a mid-sized (1.2m), full-featured humanoid aimed at laboratories and competitive robotics teams, while the K1 is a compact model optimized for STEM education and interactive demonstrations. Booster Robotics generates revenue through direct hardware sales and specialized accessories, such as dexterous hands and grippers, while fostering a community-driven ecosystem through open-source SDKs and ROS2 compatibility.Technologically, Booster Robotics platforms are defined by their "developer-first" approach and high-spec processing capabilities. Both the T1 and K1 models utilize NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin platforms providing up to 200 TOPS of AI compute, enabling real-time on-device perception, deep-learning inference, and complex motion control. Key features include a robust 23-degree-of-freedom baseline, full-force-controlled joint motors with high torque (up to 130 N·m), and a rich sensor suite comprising depth cameras, IMUs, and microphone arrays. These capabilities allow the robots to perform agile maneuvers, recover from falls, and interact naturally with humans, making them a premier choice for teams developing the next generation of AI-driven mobility and manipulation.Keywords: humanoid robots, embodied AI, bipedal robotics, open-source robotics, research robots, service robots, ROS2, NVIDIA Orin, deep tech, agile locomotion.