LimX Oli vs Q5
Side-by-side comparison of LimX Oli (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) and Q5 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LimX OliChina
- Q5China
Year First Available
- LimX Oli—
- Q52025
Verified Deployments
- LimX Oli0 Deployments
- Q50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LimX Oli$59,900
- Q5$55,833
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LimX Oli2 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Availability Status
- LimX OliACTIVE
- Q5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- LimX Oli25 kg
- Q570 kg
Height
- LimX Oli165 mm
- Q5165 mm
Mobility Type
- LimX Olibipedal
- Q5bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- LimX Olifull bipedal
- Q5full bipedal
Walking Speed
- LimX Oli1.4 m/s
- Q51.5 m/s
Running Capable
- LimX Oli—
- Q5run capable
Stair Climbing
- LimX OliNo
- Q5production ready
Terrain
- LimX Oliflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Q5flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- LimX Oli3 kg
- Q53 kg
Payload (Peak)
- LimX Oli—
- Q510 kg
Total DOF
- LimX Oli31
- Q544
Arm DOF
- LimX Oli7
- Q57
Hand DOF
- LimX Oli6
- Q511
Arm Reach
- LimX Oli—
- Q580 cm
Grip Strength
- LimX Oli—
- Q520 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- LimX Oli—
- Q5±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- LimX OliNo
- Q5coordinated planning
Tool Use
- LimX Oli—
- Q5vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- LimX OliMotion Control RK3588
- Q5275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- LimX Oli—
- Q5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- LimX OliNo
- Q5none
Imitation Learning
- LimX OliNo
- Q5multi task
Teleoperation
- LimX Oli—
- Q5vr_headset, glove_based
Programming
- LimX OliPython SDK
- Q5AI-powered voice system
Battery & Power
Runtime
- LimX Oli2 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Battery Capacity
- LimX Oli—
- Q51.5 kWh
Charging Time
- LimX Oli—
- Q51.5 hrs
Charging Method
- LimX Oli—
- Q5auto dock
Battery Swap
- LimX OliNo
- Q5Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- LimX Oli—
- Q5300 W
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- LimX Oli—
- Q5Yes
Fall Recovery
- LimX Oli—
- Q5Yes
Fall Detection Response
- LimX Oli—
- Q5100 ms
Emergency Stops
- LimX Oli—
- Q52
Human Detection Method
- LimX Oli—
- Q5vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- LimX Oli—
- Q5ssm_equivalent
Software
SDK Languages
- LimX OliPython
- Q5Python, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- LimX OliNo
- Q5ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- LimX Oli—
- Q5NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
Open API
- LimX OliYes
- Q5open rest websocket
Air-Gap Capable
- LimX Oli—
- Q5Yes
Reliability
Task Success Rate
- LimX Oli—
- Q595 %
Deployment Maturity
- LimX Olicommercial
- Q5commercial
IP Rating
- LimX Oli—
- Q5IP54
Noise Level
- LimX Oli—
- Q560 dB
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LimX Oli$59,900
- Q5$55,833
Price Tier
- LimX Olion_request
- Q540-80K
Pricing Model
- LimX Olion request
- Q5capex
Developer Unit Price
- LimX Oli—
- Q5$79,900
Delivery Lead Time
- LimX Oli—
- Q53 mo
Warranty
- LimX Oli12 yrs
- Q51 yrs
Production Pilots
- LimX Oli—
- Q5BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics
Applications
- LimX Oliresearch, manufacturing, business, household_services
- Q5hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $59,900 | $55,833 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | 70 kg |
| Height | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 31 | 44 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 11 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 20 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Motion Control RK3588 | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset, glove_based |
| Programming (values differ) | Python SDK | AI-powered voice system |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.5 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 300 W |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Detection Response (values differ) | — | 100 ms |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | ssm_equivalent |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | open rest websocket |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | — | 95 % |
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 60 dB |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $59,900 | $55,833 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | on_request | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | on request | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $79,900 |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 12 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics |
| Applications (values differ) | research, manufacturing, business, household_services | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education |
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Frequently asked
Who makes LimX Oli and Q5?
LimX Oli is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Q5 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
How much does LimX Oli cost compared to Q5?
LimX Oli is listed at $59,900. Q5 is listed at $55,833.
How do LimX Oli and Q5 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LimX Oli scores 55/100. Q5 scores 44/100. 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 LimX Oli and Q5?
LimX Oli carries up to 3 kg. Q5 carries up to 10 kg.
Are LimX Oli and Q5 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 LimX Oli and Q5?
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
LimX Oli vs Q5 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.