Reachy 2 vs CL-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) vs LimX Dynamics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
CL-1 leads in more DOF. Overall, CL-1 has an edge in 1 out of 1 compared categories.
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
CL-1
LimX Dynamics
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Reachy 2 CL-1
Specifications
~$70,000–$100,000PriceContact (research)
140 cmHeight157 cm
40 kgWeight—
17DOF20
3 kgPayload—
—Runtime—
—Speed1.11 m/s
NoStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
Solidrun Bedrock v3000ComputeN/A
Ecosystem Openness
91
Reachy 2
/100
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CL-1
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
Pros and cons at a glance
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
CL-1
Pros
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
Frequently asked questions
How do Reachy 2 and CL-1 compare on price?
Reachy 2: ~$70,000–$100,000. CL-1: Contact (research).
Is Reachy 2 or CL-1 actually available to buy?
Reachy 2 is shipping to customers. CL-1 is in active development without commercial availability. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Reachy 2 or CL-1?
Reachy 2 has ros2; CL-1 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2025