A2-W vs CL-1
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and CL-1 (LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- CL-1China
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- CL-12024
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- CL-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- CL-1Research platform
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- CL-12 hrs
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- CL-1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- CL-11640 mm
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- CL-145 kg
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- CL-1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- CL-1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- CL-11.1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- CL-1—
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- CL-1diverse terrain
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- CL-125 kg
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- CL-152
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- CL-1—
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- CL-15
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- CL-1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- CL-1—
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- CL-1—
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- CL-1—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- CL-1—
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- CL-1code_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- CL-12 hrs
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- CL-1—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- CL-1—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- CL-1—
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- CL-1—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- CL-1—
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- CL-1code_python, proprietary_app
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- CL-1—
Open API
- A2-WNo
- CL-1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- CL-1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- CL-1Research platform
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- CL-140-80K
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- CL-1purchase
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- CL-1—
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- CL-1hazardous_env, high-end customer service, automotive manufacturing, in-home services
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $145,000 USD | Research platform |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | 1640 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 45 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 1.1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | diverse terrain |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 25 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 52 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_python, proprietary_app |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | Research platform |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | hazardous_env, high-end customer service, automotive manufacturing, in-home services |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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, 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 | A2-W | CL-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | — |
CL-1 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 A2-W and CL-1?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. CL-1 is made by LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN.
When were A2-W and CL-1 launched?
A2-W launched in 2023. CL-1 launched in 2024.
How do A2-W and CL-1 compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. CL-1 scores 45.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between A2-W and CL-1?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. CL-1 carries up to 25 kg.
Are A2-W and CL-1 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 A2-W and CL-1?
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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A2-W vs CL-1 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 Score is calculated.