TALOS vs CL-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
PAL Robotics vs LimX Dynamics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
TALOS leads in more DOF, while CL-1 leads in faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
TALOS
PAL Robotics
CL-1
LimX Dynamics
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TALOS CL-1
Specifications
$400,000PricePrototype (2023), never sold; superseded by CL-3 / Oli (full-size humanoid now sold on limxdynamics.com)
175 cmHeight157 cm
95 kgWeight—
32DOF20
6 kgPayload—
2hRuntime—
0.83 m/sSpeed1.11 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
2x Intel Core i7ComputeN/A
Ecosystem Openness
85
TALOS
/100
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CL-1
Full ROS + Gazebo + MoveIt. URDF public. Gold standard for research.
Pros and cons at a glance
TALOS
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 32 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Premium pricing at $400,000 — enterprise budgets only
- Low rated payload (6 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (90 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
CL-1
Pros
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
Frequently asked questions
How do TALOS and CL-1 compare on price?
TALOS: $400,000. CL-1: Prototype (2023), never sold; superseded by CL-3 / Oli (full-size humanoid now sold on limxdynamics.com). Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Is TALOS or CL-1 actually available to buy?
TALOS is shipping to customers. CL-1 has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Does TALOS or CL-1 use LiDAR?
CL-1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; TALOS does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2023