CL-3 vs PR2
Side-by-side comparison of CL-3 (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) and PR2 (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CL-3China
- PR2United States
Year First Available
- CL-32025
- PR22010
Verified Deployments
- CL-30 Deployments
- PR20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CL-3$22,000 USD
- PR2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CL-32 hrs
- PR22 hrs
Availability Status
- CL-3ACTIVE
- PR2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CL-3157 mm
- PR2164.5 mm
Weight
- CL-350 kg
- PR2200 kg
Mobility Type
- CL-3bipedal
- PR2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CL-3full bipedal
- PR2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- CL-30.6 m/s
- PR21 m/s
Stair Climbing
- CL-3Yes
- PR2—
Terrain
- CL-3stairs, slopes, complex indoor, complex outdoor
- PR2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CL-318 kg
- PR21.8 kg
Total DOF
- CL-320
- PR232
Arm DOF
- CL-37
- PR27
Hand DOF
- CL-35
- PR21
Bimanual Coordination
- CL-3—
- PR2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CL-3Not specified
- PR2Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM
VLM Capable
- CL-3—
- PR2No
Imitation Learning
- CL-3No
- PR2No
Programming
- CL-3code_python, sdk
- PR2code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CL-33 hrs
- PR22 hrs
Battery Capacity
- CL-3—
- PR21.3 kWh
Battery Swap
- CL-3—
- PR2No
Software
SDK Languages
- CL-3code_python, sdk
- PR2Python
ROS Support
- CL-3—
- PR2ros1 community
Open API
- CL-3Yes
- PR2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- CL-3—
- PR2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CL-3prototype
- PR2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CL-3$22,000 USD
- PR2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- CL-3under_50k
- PR2<10K
Pricing Model
- CL-3outright purchase
- PR2—
Applications
- CL-3research, industrial applications
- PR2research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 157 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 200 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | stairs, slopes, complex indoor, complex outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 18 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Not specified | Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, sdk | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.3 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, sdk | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros1 community |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, industrial applications | research |
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, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, 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, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes CL-3 and PR2?
CL-3 is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. PR2 is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
When were CL-3 and PR2 launched?
CL-3 launched in 2025. PR2 launched in 2010.
How much does CL-3 cost compared to PR2?
CL-3 is listed at $22,000. PR2 is listed at $400,000.
How do CL-3 and PR2 compare on the Robo Index?
CL-3 scores 80/100. PR2 scores 99/100. 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 CL-3 and PR2?
CL-3 carries up to 25 kg. PR2 carries up to 1.8 kg.
Are CL-3 and PR2 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 PR2?
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
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
CL-3 vs PR2 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.