Summary:

 

MagicBot Z1, developed by MagicLab in July 2025, is a high‑dynamic humanoid robot designed for extreme agility and open AI integration. It features advanced actuators, wide motion ranges, and an open ecosystem for developers, making it a versatile platform for research, industry, and creative applications.  

 

Editorial:

 

MagicBot Z1 represents MagicLab’s vision of humanoids as agile, open‑source platforms rather than closed industrial products. Unlike Zerith’s Z1 (focused on boxing demonstrations), MagicBot Z1 emphasizes extreme motion capabilities such as backbends, martial arts, and fall‑and‑rise recovery. Its open AI ecosystem allows researchers and developers to experiment with reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and embodied AI applications. This positions MagicBot Z1 as a developer‑friendly humanoid, bridging robotics research and real‑world deployment.  

 

Specification:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 1.4 m  

- Weight: 40 kg  

- Design Intent: Agile humanoid for industrial, commercial, research, and companion roles  

- Construction:  

  - Lightweight frame  

  - High‑strength joint housings  

  - Wide‑range joint rotation (up to 320°)  

- Developer: MagicLab Robotics  

- Debut: July 2025 (MagicLab announcement)  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking and running  

- Max Walking Speed: 2.5 m/s  

- Capabilities:  

  - Obstacle avoidance  

  - Stand‑up‑from‑fall  

  - Running (100 m capability)  

  - Stair walking  

  - Jumping and landing  

  - High‑dynamic motion with rapid balance recovery  

 

Note: No incline, step‑height, or turning‑radius metrics published.

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: 24–50 DOF (depending on configuration)  

- Arms: Multi‑DOF humanoid arms  

- Hands: Optional 11‑DOF dexterous hands  

- Legs: Full bipedal DOF  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: High‑torque smart electric actuators  

- Capabilities:  

  - >130 N·m peak torque  

  - High‑dynamic, high‑explosive motion  

  - Ultra‑wide joint rotation (up to 320°)  

 

Note: No per‑joint torque breakdown published.

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Precision object handling  

  - Gesture‑based interaction  

  - Tool‑compatible manipulation (with 11‑DOF hands)  

  - Emotion‑aware interaction (gesture recognition)  

 

Note: No payload or grip‑force data published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- 3D LiDAR  

- Depth cameras  

- Binocular fisheye vision  

- 360° all‑domain perception  

- Terrain adaptability  

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV angles, IMU specs, or tactile‑sensor layout published.

 

Compute & AI

- AI System: MagicLab’s integrated control + open‑ecosystem APIs  

- Capabilities:  

  - Real‑time locomotion control  

  - Human‑like walking via IL & RL  

  - Full‑body motion learning in 24 hours (MagicLab claim)  

  - Emotional‑interaction features  

  - Open‑source developer ecosystem  

 

Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or memory specifications published.

 

Battery & Power

- Power Source: Electric  

- Runtime: Not published  

- Charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Open APIs for developers  

- Real‑time control interfaces  

- Cloud‑assisted perception and behavior modules  

 

Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.

 

Applications

- Industrial automation  

- Commercial service  

- Research and development  

- Companion‑robot scenarios  

- Developer and open‑source robotics  

 

Pricing

- $50,000 

 

MagicLab has NOT published:  

- Step height  

- Max incline  

- Turning radius  

- Payload  

- Grip force  

- Per‑joint torque breakdown  

- Camera resolution  

- Depth‑sensor specifica

tions  

- IMU specifications  

- Battery capacity  

- Runtime  

- Charge time  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)  

 

Image: @DPCcars

 

Company Source:

 

- MagicLab – Official Launch Announcement (English)  

https://www.magiclab.top/en/news/55  

 

- MagicLab – MagicBot Z1 Product Page  

https://www.magiclab.top/en/z1  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- Youth.cn – MagicBot Z1 unveiled as high‑dynamic humanoid  

https://en.youth.cn/RightNow/202507/t2025071016109067.htm  

 

- Origin of Bots – MagicBot Z1 Specs & Review  

https://www.originofbots.com/robot/magicbot-z1-by-magiclab-details-specifications-rating