Close call. Lite 3 and walker C trade wins across the matrix.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Reinforcement learning training and algorithm development in university robotics labs
International expo pavilions (live deployment at Expo 2025 Osaka as China Pavilion tour guide)
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Lite 3. If the goal is to be ready when walker C's capabilities mature, track it.