Magician Lite vs Qoobo
Side-by-side comparison of Magician Lite (Dobot) and Qoobo (Yukai Engineering Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Magician LiteChina
- QooboJapan
Year First Available
- Magician Lite2015
- Qoobo2018
Verified Deployments
- Magician Lite0 Deployments
- Qoobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Magician Lite$995 USD
- Qoobo$120 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Magician Lite—
- Qoobo8 hrs
Availability Status
- Magician LiteACTIVE
- QooboACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Magician Lite340 mm
- Qoobo—
Payload Capacity
- Magician Lite0.3 kg
- Qoobo—
Autonomy Level
- Magician Lite—
- Qoobofully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $995 USD | $120 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 340 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Max Speed, IP Rating
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 | Magician Lite | Qoobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $995 | $120 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,005 | $249,880 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +25026% | +208233% |
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 Magician Lite and Qoobo?
Magician Lite is made by Dobot, based in CN. Qoobo is made by Yukai Engineering Inc., based in JP.
When were Magician Lite and Qoobo launched?
Magician Lite launched in 2015. Qoobo launched in 2018.
How much does Magician Lite cost compared to Qoobo?
Magician Lite is listed at $995. Qoobo is listed at $120.
How do Magician Lite and Qoobo compare on the Robo Score?
Magician Lite scores 62.7 on the Robo Score. Qoobo scores 64.1. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Magician Lite and Qoobo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Magician Lite and Qoobo?
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 Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Magician Lite vs Qoobo compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.