CL-3 vs Foxconn Humanoid
Side-by-side comparison of CL-3 (LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd) and Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CL-3China
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
Year First Available
- CL-32025
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
Verified Deployments
- CL-30 Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CL-3Research platform
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CL-32 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Availability Status
- CL-3ACTIVE
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CL-3157 mm
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
Weight
- CL-350 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
Mobility Type
- CL-3bipedal
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- CL-3full bipedal
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- CL-30.6 m/s
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- CL-3Yes
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
Terrain
- CL-3stairs, slopes, complex indoor, complex outdoor
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CL-318 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
Total DOF
- CL-320
- Foxconn Humanoid28
Arm DOF
- CL-37
- Foxconn Humanoid7
Hand DOF
- CL-35
- Foxconn Humanoid5
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CL-3Not specified
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Imitation Learning
- CL-3No
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Programming
- CL-3code_python, sdk
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CL-33 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- CL-3code_python, sdk
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- CL-3—
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Simulation Platforms
- CL-3—
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
Open API
- CL-3Yes
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- CL-3—
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
Deployment Maturity
- CL-3prototype
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CL-3Research platform
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- CL-340-80K
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
Pricing Model
- CL-3outright purchase
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
Warranty
- CL-3—
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
Production Pilots
- CL-3—
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
Applications
- CL-3research, industrial applications
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 157 mm | 1700 mm |
| Weight | 50 kg | 50 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | stairs, slopes, complex indoor, complex outdoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 18 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 28 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 5 | 5 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Not specified | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, sdk | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, sdk | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | alpha pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Research platform | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Foxconn Houston |
| Applications (values differ) | research, industrial applications | warehouse_transport, teleoperation |
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, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
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 | CL-3 | Foxconn Humanoid |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $150,000 |
| Payback period | — | 36.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $100,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +67% |
CL-3 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 CL-3 and Foxconn Humanoid?
CL-3 is made by LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN. Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW.
When were CL-3 and Foxconn Humanoid launched?
CL-3 launched in 2025. Foxconn Humanoid launched in 2015.
How do CL-3 and Foxconn Humanoid compare on the Robo Score?
CL-3 scores 46.1 on the Robo Score. Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0. 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 CL-3 and Foxconn Humanoid?
CL-3 carries up to 25 kg. Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg.
Are CL-3 and Foxconn Humanoid 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 CL-3 and Foxconn Humanoid?
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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CL-3 vs Foxconn Humanoid 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.