L7 vs CL-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
RobotEra vs LimX Dynamics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Verdict rapide
L7 leads in more DOF, faster speed. Overall, L7 has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
L7
RobotEra
CL-1
LimX Dynamics
Superposition ADN
L7 CL-1
Caractéristiques
~$60,000–$90,000PrixContact (research)
171 cmTaille157 cm
65 kgPoids—
55DDL20
20 kgCharge utile—
—Autonomie—
4 m/sVitesse1.11 m/s
OuiEscaliersOui
NonLiDAROui
80 TOPS (x86) + 275 TOPS (NVIDIA Orin)CalculN/A
Pros and cons at a glance
L7
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
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 L7 and CL-1 compare on price?
L7: ~$60,000–$90,000. CL-1: Contact (research).
Is L7 or CL-1 actually available to buy?
L7 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: L7 or CL-1?
L7 has no ROS support; CL-1 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does L7 or CL-1 use LiDAR?
CL-1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; L7 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Dernière mise à jour: 2025