ANYmal C vs MagicDog Y1
Side-by-side comparison of ANYmal C (ANYbotics AG) and MagicDog Y1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANYmal CSwitzerland
- MagicDog Y1China
Year First Available
- ANYmal C2016
- MagicDog Y1—
Verified Deployments
- ANYmal C0 Deployments
- MagicDog Y10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ANYmal C$120,000–$180,000 USD
- MagicDog Y1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANYmal C—
- MagicDog Y14 hrs
Availability Status
- ANYmal CACTIVE
- MagicDog Y1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ANYmal C—
- MagicDog Y145 kg
IP Rating
- ANYmal C—
- MagicDog Y1IP67
Max Speed
- ANYmal C1 m/s
- MagicDog Y16 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $120,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 45 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 6 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ANYmal C | MagicDog Y1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | — |
MagicDog Y1 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ANYmal C and MagicDog Y1?
ANYmal C is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH. MagicDog Y1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ANYmal C and MagicDog Y1 compare on the Robo Index?
ANYmal C grades AA on the Robo Index. MagicDog Y1 grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ANYmal C and MagicDog Y1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ANYmal C and MagicDog Y1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ANYmal C vs MagicDog Y1 compares two robots in the quadruped category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.