Gasgoo Munich- The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) convened in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. Kepler made a splash with its full lineup of new products and dynamic, multi-scenario demonstrations. On the floor, a heavy-duty Qilin robot riding zone drew crowds, showcasing a rugged machine with a 300-kg curb weight and a payload pushing 1 ton.
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Kepler unveiled the world's first hybrid-architecture quadruped robot at the event: the Qilin series. Every unit in the line features proprietary planetary roller screw core hardware—technology shared with industrial equipment—emphasizing practical industrial application. The Qilin Riding model supports dual-mode operation, capable of carrying a human rider or transporting cargo at the rear. The heavy-duty flatbed variant boasts a 300-kg curb weight, a payload nearing 1 ton, and a body length exceeding 2 meters. Meanwhile, the mid-size general-purpose model prioritizes lightweight design and high versatility. Across all three models, a single charge delivers up to 8 hours of continuous operation.
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The new K3 Bumblebee humanoid robot also made its debut, marking a comprehensive upgrade over its predecessor, the K2. Building on a solid track record of real-world deployment, the new model retains the "charge one hour, work eight" endurance and dual-arm 30-kg heavy-lifting capability. A newly added waist degree of freedom significantly expands its operational reach. Joining the lineup is the K3W, a wheeled, lifting, dual-arm humanoid robot that innovatively decouples movement from task execution.
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Moving beyond traditional static displays, the exhibition featured dynamic live demonstrations throughout. An industrial training zone replicated real factory production lines, where K3 humanoid robots performed flexible, dual-machine collaborative tasks. In a smart retail picking zone designed to simulate dense warehousing, robots autonomously handled the entire workflow of product identification and sorting. A smart coffee service cabin demonstrated refined, flexible service capabilities, while in flexible generalization scenarios, robots achieved autonomous clothes folding without preset models—powered by the force-tactile, full-modal VTLA large model.
"No toys, only productivity tools." That principle underpins Kepler's strategy of full-stack in-house development, real-world testing, and industrial implementation. The company has secured over 47 million yuan in effective industrial orders for 2026, spanning six core scenarios including automotive manufacturing, precision machining, and smart logistics. From technical training and scenario verification to mass deployment, Kepler is leveraging embodied intelligence as a new productive force to stay ahead in the race for commercializing domestic industrial robots.
