CL801 vs Unitree Go 1
Side-by-side comparison of CL801 (Coolight Technology Co., Ltd.) and Unitree Go 1 (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CL801China
- Unitree Go 1China
Year First Available
- CL801—
- Unitree Go 12022
Verified Deployments
- CL8010 Deployments
- Unitree Go 10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CL801$173,000 USD
- Unitree Go 1$2,700 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CL801—
- Unitree Go 14 hrs
Availability Status
- CL801ACTIVE
- Unitree Go 1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- CL801—
- Unitree Go 110 kg
IP Rating
- CL801IP67
- Unitree Go 1IP54
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $173,000 USD | $2,700 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, Max Speed, Autonomy Level
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 | CL801 | Unitree Go 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $173,000 | $2,700 |
| Payback period | 41.5 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $77,000 | $247,300 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +45% | +9159% |
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 CL801 and Unitree Go 1?
CL801 is made by Coolight Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Unitree Go 1 is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does CL801 cost compared to Unitree Go 1?
CL801 is listed at $173,000. Unitree Go 1 is listed at $2,700.
How do CL801 and Unitree Go 1 compare on the Robo Index?
CL801 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Unitree Go 1 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CL801 and Unitree Go 1 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 Go 1?
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 Go 1 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.