CL-2 vs Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)
Side-by-side comparison of CL-2 (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CL-2China
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)China
Year First Available
- CL-22022
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)—
Verified Deployments
- CL-20 Deployments
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CL-2$40,000
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)$65,900
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CL-23 hrs
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)2 hrs
Availability Status
- CL-2ACTIVE
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CL-21650 mm
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)132 mm
Weight
- CL-250 kg
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)35 kg
Mobility Type
- CL-2bipedal
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CL-2full bipedal
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)full bipedal
Walking Speed
- CL-22.5 m/s
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- CL-2Yes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Terrain
- CL-2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CL-230 kg
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)3 kg
Total DOF
- CL-250
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)43
Arm DOF
- CL-27
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)7
Hand DOF
- CL-20
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)3
Bimanual Coordination
- CL-2Yes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CL-211th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 2.80GHz
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB (100 TOPS)
VLM Capable
- CL-2No
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Foundation Models
- CL-2false
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)false
Imitation Learning
- CL-2No
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Programming
- CL-2code_python, code_ros
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Python, C++, ROS 2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CL-23 hrs
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)2 hrs
Battery Swap
- CL-2No
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)No
Software
SDK Languages
- CL-2Python, C++
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Python, C++, ROS
ROS Support
- CL-2Yes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Yes
Open API
- CL-2Yes
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CL-2commercial
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CL-2$40,000
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)$65,900
Price Tier
- CL-240-80K
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)under_50k
Pricing Model
- CL-2purchase
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)outright purchase
Warranty
- CL-2—
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)1 yrs
Applications
- CL-2research, industrial applications
- Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)education, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $40,000 | $65,900 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1650 mm | 132 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 35 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 50 | 43 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 0 | 3 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 2.80GHz | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB (100 TOPS) |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Python, C++, ROS 2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python, C++, ROS |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $40,000 | $65,900 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, industrial applications | education, 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, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes CL-2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
CL-2 is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.
How much does CL-2 cost compared to Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
CL-2 is listed at $40,000. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) is listed at $65,900.
How do CL-2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CL-2 scores 59/100. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) scores 52/100. 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 CL-2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
CL-2 carries up to 5 kg. Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) carries up to 3 kg.
Are CL-2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) 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-2 and Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3)?
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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About this comparison
CL-2 vs Unitree G1 EDU Ultimate A（U3) 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.