Jules vs CL-2
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and CL-2 (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- CL-2China
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- CL-22022
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- CL-20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- CL-2$40,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- CL-23 hrs
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- CL-2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- CL-250 kg
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- CL-21650 mm
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- CL-2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- CL-2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- CL-22.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Jules—
- CL-2Yes
Terrain
- Julesboth
- CL-2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- CL-230 kg
Total DOF
- Jules28
- CL-250
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- CL-27
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- CL-20
Bimanual Coordination
- Jules—
- CL-2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- CL-211th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 2.80GHz
VLM Capable
- Jules—
- CL-2No
Foundation Models
- Jules—
- CL-2false
Imitation Learning
- Jules—
- CL-2No
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- CL-2code_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- CL-23 hrs
Battery Swap
- Jules—
- CL-2No
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- CL-2Python, C++
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- CL-2Yes
Open API
- JulesYes
- CL-2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- CL-2commercial
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- CL-2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- CL-2$40,000
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- CL-240-80K
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- CL-2purchase
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- CL-2—
Applications
- Julesresearch
- CL-2research, industrial applications
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $40,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 50 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 1650 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 30 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 50 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 0 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 2.80GHz |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $40,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, industrial applications |
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, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, 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, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Jules and CL-2?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. CL-2 is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Jules and CL-2 launched?
Jules launched in 2006. CL-2 launched in 2022.
How much does Jules cost compared to CL-2?
Jules is listed at $150,000. CL-2 is listed at $40,000.
How do Jules and CL-2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. CL-2 scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Jules and CL-2?
Jules carries up to 5 kg. CL-2 carries up to 5 kg.
Are Jules and CL-2 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 Jules and CL-2?
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
Jules vs CL-2 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.