Magician Lite vs RB16-900
Side-by-side comparison of Magician Lite (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — 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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- RB16-900South Korea
Year First Available
- Magician Lite2015
- RB16-9002011
Verified Deployments
- Magician Lite0 Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- RB16-900$35,000
Availability Status
- Magician LiteACTIVE
- RB16-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Magician Lite±0.02 mm
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- Magician Lite—
- RB16-900IP66
Reach
- Magician Lite340 mm
- RB16-900900 mm
Payload
- Magician Lite0.3 kg
- RB16-90016 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Magician Lite4
- RB16-9006
Robot Weight
- Magician Lite2.4 kg
- RB16-90032 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- Magician Lite—
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Magician Litenone
- RB16-900none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Magician Lite—
- RB16-9001 hrs
Programming Interface
- Magician Litecode_python
- RB16-900teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Magician Lite—
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Magician Lite—
- RB16-900Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- RB16-900$35,000
Warranty
- Magician Lite—
- RB16-9000 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 340 mm | 900 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 16 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2.4 kg | 32 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $35,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 0 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Magician Lite and RB16-900?
Magician Lite is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Magician Lite and RB16-900 launched?
Magician Lite launched in 2015. RB16-900 launched in 2011.
How do Magician Lite and RB16-900 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Magician Lite scores 54/100. RB16-900 scores 47/100. 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 RB16-900?
Magician Lite has a reach of 340 mm. RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are Magician Lite and RB16-900 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 RB16-900?
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 RB16-900 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.