MagicBot

MagicBot, developed by MagicLab, a leading Chinese robotics company founded in 2024, represents a breakthrough in general-purpose humanoid robotics, evolving from its prototype stage focused on entertainment to advanced industrial and research applications. The flagship MagicBot Gen1 is a full-size humanoid standing at 174 cm tall, weighing approximately 70 kg, with 42 active degrees of freedom (DOF) distributed as: neck (2 DOF), arms (7 DOF each), hands (11 DOF each with 6 active and 5 passive), waist (2 DOF), and legs (6 DOF each). This configuration enables human-like straight-knee walking, one-take running, and robust dynamic locomotion on complex terrains. Architecturally, it employs a high-performance drive system using harmonic and planetary reducers, delivering maximum joint torque of ≥350 N·m and motion speeds up to ≥2 m/s. The main structure is aluminum alloy with PC+ABS plastic exteriors for durability. Perception is all-scenario capable via 3D LiDAR, dual RGB-D depth cameras, and three fisheye cameras on head and waist, supporting precise environmental mapping and autonomous navigation with in-house algorithms. Manipulation leverages 6D visual servoing and full-body imitation learning on a floating-base design for high-precision tasks. Computing power stems from an 8-core CPU paired with a 100 TOPS AI processor, facilitating edge inference for perception, policy control, and secondary development via open SDKs. AI integration includes voice interaction (omnidirectional mic array, speakers, chatbot, intelligent guidance), face recognition, and support for OTA upgrades. Battery is 25 Ah (1.35 kWh), offering 4-5 hours runtime, with WiFi 6, 4G/5G, and BT 5.2 connectivity enabling MagicNet for multi-robot collaboration—shared maps, task scheduling, and fault tolerance. Complementing Gen1 is the compact MagicBot Z1 (137 cm, 40 kg, 24-50 DOF), optimized for agility with up to 320° joint range, 130 N·m torque, RL/IL for 24-hour motion learning, VLA/VLM models for dexterous grasping and natural interaction, and VLN for navigation. Real-world deployments began in late 2024, with fleets of MagicBots entering Chinese factories for product inspection, material handling, component selection, and precision assembly. By December 2024, multi-robot swarms demonstrated collaborative efficiency in high-precision production lines, marking China's first such humanoid implementation. Further advancements in 2025 included Z1 launch (July), showcasing acrobatics like backflips and kicks, positioning MagicBot as a versatile platform blending embodied AI with industrial scalability. MagicLab's RMB 150M funding supports mass production, emphasizing open ecosystems for research, education, and services.