LimX Oli vs Valkyrie
Side-by-side comparison of LimX Oli (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) and Valkyrie (NASA) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LimX OliChina
- Valkyrie—
Year First Available
- LimX Oli—
- Valkyrie2013
Verified Deployments
- LimX Oli0 Deployments
- Valkyrie0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LimX Oli$59,900
- Valkyrie$2,450
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LimX Oli2 hrs
- Valkyrie1 hrs
Availability Status
- LimX OliACTIVE
- ValkyrieACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- LimX Oli165 mm
- Valkyrie180 mm
Weight
- LimX Oli25 kg
- Valkyrie136 kg
Mobility Type
- LimX Olibipedal
- Valkyriebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- LimX Olifull bipedal
- Valkyriefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- LimX Oli1.4 m/s
- Valkyrie—
Stair Climbing
- LimX OliNo
- Valkyrie—
Terrain
- LimX Oliflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Valkyrierough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- LimX Oli3 kg
- Valkyrie—
Total DOF
- LimX Oli31
- Valkyrie32
Arm DOF
- LimX Oli7
- Valkyrie7
Hand DOF
- LimX Oli6
- Valkyrie6
Bimanual Coordination
- LimX OliNo
- Valkyrie—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- LimX OliMotion Control RK3588
- ValkyrieHigh-performance processors
Compute Platform
- LimX Oli—
- ValkyrieIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- LimX OliNo
- Valkyrie—
Imitation Learning
- LimX OliNo
- Valkyrie—
Teleoperation
- LimX Oli—
- Valkyrievr_headset
Programming
- LimX OliPython SDK
- Valkyrieteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- LimX Oli2 hrs
- Valkyrie1 hrs
Battery Capacity
- LimX Oli—
- Valkyrie1.8 kWh
Charging Method
- LimX Oli—
- Valkyrietethered
Battery Swap
- LimX OliNo
- ValkyrieYes
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- LimX Oli—
- ValkyrieYes
Software
SDK Languages
- LimX OliPython
- Valkyrieteleoperation
ROS Support
- LimX OliNo
- Valkyrieros2 community
Open API
- LimX OliYes
- ValkyrieYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- LimX Olicommercial
- Valkyrieprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LimX Oli$59,900
- Valkyrie$2,450
Price Tier
- LimX Olion_request
- Valkyrie10-20K
Pricing Model
- LimX Olion request
- Valkyriepurchase
Warranty
- LimX Oli12 yrs
- Valkyrie—
Applications
- LimX Oliresearch, manufacturing, business, household_services
- Valkyriehazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $59,900 | $2,450 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25 kg | 136 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 31 | 32 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 6 | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Motion Control RK3588 | High-performance processors |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | Python SDK | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.8 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 community |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $59,900 | $2,450 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | on_request | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | on request | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 12 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, manufacturing, business, household_services | hazardous_env |
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, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, 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 LimX Oli and Valkyrie?
LimX Oli is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Valkyrie is made by NASA.
How much does LimX Oli cost compared to Valkyrie?
LimX Oli is listed at $59,900. Valkyrie is listed at $2,450.
How do LimX Oli and Valkyrie compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LimX Oli scores 55/100. Valkyrie scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LimX Oli and Valkyrie 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 Valkyrie?
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 Valkyrie 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.