Magician Lite vs robolink DP 5-axis arm
Side-by-side comparison of Magician Lite (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Magician LiteChina
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- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
Year First Available
- Magician Lite2015
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
Verified Deployments
- Magician Lite0 Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Availability Status
- Magician LiteACTIVE
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Magician Lite0.3 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
Robot Weight
- Magician Lite2.4 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Magician Lite—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
Reach
- Magician Lite340 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Magician Lite4
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
Repeatability
- Magician Lite±0.02 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
IP Rating
- Magician Lite—
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- Magician Litenone
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Magician Lite—
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Offline Programming
- Magician Lite—
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Programming Interface
- Magician Litecode_python
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Magician Lite—
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Magician Lite—
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Lead Time
- Magician Lite—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $5,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 2 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.4 kg | 22.4 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 340 mm | 790 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±1 mm |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| Safety | ||
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python | igus Robot Control software |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus, TCP/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $5,500 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, Safety Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Magician Lite and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
Magician Lite is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE.
When were Magician Lite and robolink DP 5-axis arm launched?
Magician Lite launched in 2015. robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019.
How do Magician Lite and robolink DP 5-axis arm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Magician Lite scores 54/100. robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Magician Lite compare to robolink DP 5-axis arm?
Magician Lite has a reach of 340 mm. robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm.
Are Magician Lite and robolink DP 5-axis arm in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Magician Lite and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Magician Lite vs robolink DP 5-axis arm compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.