Magician Lite vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of Magician Lite (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — 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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- RO1United States
Year First Available
- Magician Lite2015
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- Magician Lite0 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- RO1$37,000
Availability Status
- Magician LiteACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Magician Lite0.3 kg
- RO118 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Magician Lite—
- RO10.4 m/s
IP Rating
- Magician Lite—
- RO1IP54
Reach
- Magician Lite340 mm
- RO11,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Magician Lite4
- RO16
Repeatability
- Magician Lite±0.02 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
Robot Weight
- Magician Lite2.4 kg
- RO1—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Magician Lite—
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- Magician Litenone
- RO1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Magician Lite—
- RO1Yes
Programming Interface
- Magician Litecode_python
- RO1no code
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- RO1$37,000
Warranty
- Magician Lite—
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- Magician Lite—
- RO14 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $37,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 18 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 340 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2.4 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python | no code |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $37,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Magician Lite and RO1?
Magician Lite is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
When were Magician Lite and RO1 launched?
Magician Lite launched in 2015. RO1 launched in 2024.
How do Magician Lite and RO1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Magician Lite scores 54/100. RO1 scores 46/100. 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 RO1?
Magician Lite has a reach of 340 mm. RO1 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Magician Lite and RO1 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 RO1?
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 RO1 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.