Foxconn Humanoid vs MagicBot Z1
Side-by-side comparison of Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) and MagicBot Z1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
- MagicBot Z1China
Year First Available
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
- MagicBot Z12025
Verified Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
- MagicBot Z10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
Availability Status
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
- MagicBot Z1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
- MagicBot Z1136.9 mm
Weight
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
- MagicBot Z140 kg
Mobility Type
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
- MagicBot Z1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
- MagicBot Z1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
- MagicBot Z1—
Stair Climbing
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
- MagicBot Z1production ready
Terrain
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
- MagicBot Z1flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
- MagicBot Z12 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z13 kg
Total DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid28
- MagicBot Z124
Arm DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid7
- MagicBot Z15
Hand DOF
- Foxconn Humanoid5
- MagicBot Z111
Arm Reach
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z150 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
Compute Platform
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
VLM Capable
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1onboard small
Imitation Learning
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1multi task
Teleoperation
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1joystick
Programming
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- MagicBot Z1code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
Charging Method
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1manual swap
Battery Swap
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1Yes
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1Yes
Human Detection Method
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1multi modal
Software
SDK Languages
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
- MagicBot Z1Python
ROS Support
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- MagicBot Z1Yes
Simulation Platforms
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- MagicBot Z1—
Open API
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
- MagicBot Z1limited rest
Reliability
IP Rating
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
- MagicBot Z1—
Deployment Maturity
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
- MagicBot Z1beta pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
Price Tier
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
- MagicBot Z140-80K
Pricing Model
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
- MagicBot Z1capex
Developer Unit Price
- Foxconn Humanoid—
- MagicBot Z1$35,600
Warranty
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
- MagicBot Z11 yrs
Production Pilots
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
- MagicBot Z1—
Applications
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
- MagicBot Z1research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $35,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 136.9 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 50 kg | 40 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 2 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 11 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 50 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | onboard small |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, visual_block | Python |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | limited rest |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | alpha pilot | beta pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $35,600 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $35,600 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Foxconn Houston | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, teleoperation | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time
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 | Foxconn Humanoid | MagicBot Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $35,600 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 8.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $214,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +602% |
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 Foxconn Humanoid and MagicBot Z1?
Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW. MagicBot Z1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Foxconn Humanoid and MagicBot Z1 launched?
Foxconn Humanoid launched in 2015. MagicBot Z1 launched in 2025.
How much does Foxconn Humanoid cost compared to MagicBot Z1?
Foxconn Humanoid is listed at $150,000. MagicBot Z1 is listed at $35,600.
How do Foxconn Humanoid and MagicBot Z1 compare on the Robo Score?
Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. MagicBot Z1 scores 56.3. 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.
What is the payload difference between Foxconn Humanoid and MagicBot Z1?
Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg. MagicBot Z1 carries up to 2 kg.
Are Foxconn Humanoid and MagicBot Z1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Foxconn Humanoid and MagicBot Z1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Foxconn Humanoid vs MagicBot Z1 compares two robots in the humanoid 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.