K-Bot — price, specs & alternatives (2026 index)
K-Scale Labs, USA · humanoid robot
K-Bot by K-Scale Labs (USA) is a humanoid robot; the index lists it at $8,999 as of 2026-09, status: not sold yet.
K-Scale published a headline price of $8,999 for the first 100 units and took $100 preorders through the manufacturer store. The company shut down in November 2025 after failing to raise funding, cancelled preorders and refunded deposits, so the robot can no longer be purchased. All hardware and software IP was released under open-source licenses on the way out.
Verified as of 2026-09 · how we verify prices
K-Bot vs its class
Computed from this index: medians across the humanoid robot models that publish each figure. No estimates — the medians move as the data does. 52 models
| Metric | This model | Class median | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, mid of range | $8,999 | $39,990 | ×0.23 |
| Weight | 35 kg | 58.5 kg | ×0.6 |
| Height | 140 cm | 168 cm | ×0.83 |
Alternatives & how they compare
K-Bot against its closest rivals in this class — Western and Chinese alternatives side by side, by price and key specs.
| Model | Maker | Price (USD) | Payload | DoF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-Bot | K-Scale Labs (USA) | $8,999 | — | — | Not sold yet |
| Booster K1 | Booster Robotics (China) | $5,999 | — | 22 | For sale |
| LimX TRON 2 | LimX Dynamics (China) | $7,000–$25,000 | 30 kg | 26 | For sale |
| Isaac 1 | Weave Robotics (USA) | $7,999 | — | — | Pre-order |
Total cost of ownership — indicative
A model estimate built from our verified price data and industry rules of thumb. Not a vendor offer: exact numbers come with a factory quote.
| Cost item | Estimate (USD) |
|---|---|
| Hardware (index price) | $8,999 |
| Delivery & import | +5–12% · $450–$1,080 |
| Commissioning & integration | +5–15% · $450–$1,350 |
| Maintenance & support, per year | 5–10% · $450–$900 |
| Indicative 3-year TCO | $11,249–$14,128 |
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