Spot vs CL801
Side-by-side comparison of Spot (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and CL801 (Coolight Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SpotUnited States
- CL801China
Year First Available
- Spot2015
- CL801—
Verified Deployments
- Spot0 Deployments
- CL8010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Spot$74,500 USD
- CL801$173,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Spot1.5 hrs
- CL801—
Availability Status
- SpotACTIVE
- CL801ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Spot—
- CL801IP67
Payload Capacity
- Spot14 kg
- CL801—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $74,500 USD | $173,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 14 kg | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, Max Speed, Autonomy Level
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Spot and CL801?
Spot is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. CL801 is made by Coolight Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Spot cost compared to CL801?
Spot is listed at $74,500. CL801 is listed at $173,000.
How do Spot and CL801 compare on the Robo Index?
Spot scores 89/100. CL801 scores 59/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Spot and CL801 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Spot and CL801?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Spot vs CL801 compares two robots in the quadruped 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.