BINA48 vs CL-3
Side-by-side comparison of BINA48 (Hanson Robotics) and CL-3 (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BINA48Hong Kong
- CL-3China
Year First Available
- BINA482010
- CL-32025
Verified Deployments
- BINA480 Deployments
- CL-30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- CL-3$22,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- CL-32 hrs
Availability Status
- BINA48ACTIVE
- CL-3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- BINA4875 kg
- CL-350 kg
Height
- BINA48165 mm
- CL-3157 mm
Mobility Type
- BINA48static
- CL-3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- BINA48anthropomorphic torso
- CL-3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- BINA481.2 m/s
- CL-30.6 m/s
Stair Climbing
- BINA48No
- CL-3Yes
Terrain
- BINA48indoor
- CL-3stairs, slopes, complex indoor, complex outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- BINA4820 kg
- CL-318 kg
Total DOF
- BINA4832
- CL-320
Arm DOF
- BINA487
- CL-37
Hand DOF
- BINA484
- CL-35
Bimanual Coordination
- BINA48No
- CL-3—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BINA48NVIDIA Xavier AGX
- CL-3Not specified
VLM Capable
- BINA48No
- CL-3—
Imitation Learning
- BINA48No
- CL-3No
Programming
- BINA48proprietary_app
- CL-3code_python, sdk
Battery & Power
Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- CL-33 hrs
Battery Swap
- BINA48No
- CL-3—
Software
SDK Languages
- BINA48proprietary_app
- CL-3code_python, sdk
ROS Support
- BINA48Yes
- CL-3—
Open API
- BINA48Yes
- CL-3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- BINA48prototype
- CL-3prototype
IP Rating
- BINA48IP54
- CL-3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- CL-3$22,000 USD
Price Tier
- BINA4880-150K
- CL-3under_50k
Pricing Model
- BINA48purchase
- CL-3outright purchase
Warranty
- BINA482 yrs
- CL-3—
Applications
- BINA48research, teleoperation
- CL-3research, industrial applications
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $22,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 50 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 157 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.6 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | stairs, slopes, complex indoor, complex outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 18 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 20 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Xavier AGX | Not specified |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app | code_python, sdk |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary_app | code_python, sdk |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $22,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | research, industrial applications |
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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, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes BINA48 and CL-3?
BINA48 is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. CL-3 is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were BINA48 and CL-3 launched?
BINA48 launched in 2010. CL-3 launched in 2025.
How much does BINA48 cost compared to CL-3?
BINA48 is listed at $100,000. CL-3 is listed at $22,000.
How do BINA48 and CL-3 compare on the Robo Index?
BINA48 scores 99/100. CL-3 scores 80/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between BINA48 and CL-3?
BINA48 carries up to 20 kg. CL-3 carries up to 25 kg.
Are BINA48 and CL-3 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 BINA48 and CL-3?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
BINA48 vs CL-3 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 Index is calculated.