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Booster K1: From Power-On to Embodied AI Experiments

The complete Booster K1 learning path. In ~20 hours go from safe power-on to running whole-body imitation learning experiments on a full-size humanoid. Advanced track.

A structured, safety-first path that takes you from your first K1 power-on to running whole-body imitation learning experiments on a full-size humanoid. Prerequisites: ROS2 basics, Python, and familiarity with robot kinematics.

Total Time ~20 hours

Difficulty Advanced

Hardware Booster K1 + Ethernet cable + safety mat

Prerequisites ROS2 basics, Python 3.10, robot kinematics familiarity

People Required Minimum 2 (operator + spotter)

You Will Build A whole-body manipulation demo with a trained policy

Before You Start — Prerequisites and Safety

  • Comfortable with ROS2 Humble — topics, nodes, launch files
  • Python 3.10+ and command-line proficiency
  • Familiarity with robot kinematics (joint space vs task space)
  • Ubuntu 22.04 installed natively on a host PC
  • A minimum 3 m × 3 m clear indoor space with rubber or foam flooring
  • A second person available as a spotter for all Unit 2+ sessions
  • Emergency stop hardware tested and within reach

Start with Unit 0 — it is mandatory safety orientation. You will not be allowed to power on the K1 until every checklist item is confirmed.

Your Path at a Glance

Complete the units in order. Each unit ends with a completion check. Do not proceed until you pass it.

Safety & OrientationRequiredEmergency stop setup, workspace clearance, what NOT to do, and why this robot is different from a desktop arm. No SDK content yet.~45 min · No code
Boot & Basic MotionRequiredPower on, network configuration, SSH in, SDK install, DAMP mode, and first joint state read. Spotter required from this unit onward.~2.5 hours
Locomotion ControlRequiredDAMP → PREP → WALK sequence, velocity commands, lateral movement, rotation, safe shutdown. First real walking session.~3 hours
Upper Body TeleoperationRequiredVR or leader-follower arm control setup. Head pose control, arm gestures, and CUSTOM mode (with lifting fixture). First teleoperation session.~4 hours
Collect Whole-Body DemonstrationsRequiredMulti-camera setup, k1\_agent.py recording, dataset format (30+ DoF), quality filtering, and safe session management.~4 hours
Train & DeployRequiredWhole-body imitation learning with Diffusion Policy or ACT. Training on your recorded dataset, evaluation metrics, and live deployment with safety monitoring.~6 hours

Time Breakdown

Unit Topic Time
Unit 0 Safety & Orientation ~45 min
Unit 1 Boot & Basic Motion ~2.5 h
Unit 2 Locomotion Control ~3 h
Unit 3 Upper Body Teleoperation ~4 h
Unit 4 Whole-Body Data Collection ~4 h
Unit 5 Train & Deploy ~6 h
Total ~20 h 15 min

Start Unit 0 — Safety & Orientation →

Unit 0 takes about 45 minutes. It is mandatory before you power on the K1 for the first time.