MagicBot Z1

The MagicBot Z1, launched by MagicLab on July 8, 2025, is a high-dynamic bipedal humanoid robot designed as an 'Intelligent & Agile Mini Hero' for research, education, industrial, commercial, and companionship applications. Measuring 1369 x 422 x 200 mm when standing (folding to 730 x 422 x 395 mm) and weighing approximately 40 kg with battery, its compact child-like form enables seamless navigation in human environments. The architecture centers on 24 core degrees of freedom (expandable to 50 in the Development Version), comprising 6 DoF per leg, 1 head, 1 waist, and 5 per arm, with optional 2 wrist DoF and 11-DoF tactile dexterous MagicHand S01. Joints utilize low-inertia, high-speed, high-overload permanent magnet synchronous motors (25 kHz control frequency), dual encoders, and industrial-grade high-rigidity roller bearings (withstanding 8.7 kN impact). Maximum knee torque exceeds 130 N·m (100 N·m standard), supporting arm loads up to 3 kg and motion ranges up to 320° (e.g., hip pitch/yaw ±160°, lumbar Z ±160°, knee 0-152°). Constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy and engineering plastics via topology optimization, forward analysis, and thermal simulation, it endures tens of thousands of falls with intelligent air-cooled heat dissipation. Perception employs a 360° heterogeneous sensor suite: 3D LiDAR, depth camera, binocular fisheye cameras, and head tactile sensors, powering Vision-Language-Navigation (VLN) algorithms for autonomous path planning, obstacle avoidance, and all-terrain mobility (flat ground, grass, gravel, stairs) at speeds up to 9 km/h (2.5 m/s). Compute includes an 8-core high-performance CPU (optional high-compute module), WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, microphone array, and 5W speaker. Power is supplied by a quick-release 10,000 mAh 15-cell smart battery (~2 hours runtime, varying by load), charged at 62V 5A. AI integration forms a 'Super Embodied AI Agent' leveraging an open ecosystem with Imitation Learning (IL) and Reinforcement Learning (RL) for human-like gaits and full-body motion mastery in 24 hours using MagicLab's multi-source database. Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models enable multimodal, generalized, interference-resistant dexterous grasping/manipulation. Vision-Language Models (VLM) drive natural, proactive interactions (e.g., voice, touch-responsive head turns/waves). Standardized controllers, open APIs, and OTA upgrades facilitate developer customization of skill libraries. Deployment history includes immediate market availability in Standard and Developer editions (est. $50,000), pilots in factories for multi-robot collaboration (e.g., 'Xiaomai' training), electronics assembly, public venues, and entertainment. Milestones: IFA 2025 debut, bronze in standing high jump at first World Humanoid Robot Games (Aug 2025), weekly mobility evolutions (Nov 2025) showcasing backflips, spin kicks, side-flips, arrow-dodging, and dance routines. This rapid iteration underscores Z1's transition from prototype to production-ready platform, redefining humanoid value through hardware-software synergy.