CL801 vs Unitree A1
Side-by-side comparison of CL801 (Coolight Technology Co., Ltd.) and Unitree A1 (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CL801China
- Unitree A1China
Year First Available
- CL801—
- Unitree A12021
Verified Deployments
- CL8010 Deployments
- Unitree A10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CL801$173,000
- Unitree A1$10,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CL801—
- Unitree A12.5 hrs
Availability Status
- CL801ACTIVE
- Unitree A1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- CL801—
- Unitree A15 kg
Max Speed
- CL801—
- Unitree A13.3 m/s
IP Rating
- CL801IP67
- Unitree A1—
Autonomy Level
- CL801—
- Unitree A1fully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $173,000 | $10,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 3.3 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes CL801 and Unitree A1?
CL801 is made by Coolight Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Unitree A1 is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does CL801 cost compared to Unitree A1?
CL801 is listed at $173,000. Unitree A1 is listed at $10,000.
How do CL801 and Unitree A1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CL801 scores 39/100. Unitree A1 scores 64/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CL801 and Unitree A1 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 CL801 and Unitree A1?
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
CL801 vs Unitree A1 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.