Laikago vs MagicDog
Side-by-side comparison of Laikago (Unitree Robotics) and MagicDog (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
- LaikagoChina
- MagicDogChina
Year First Available
- Laikago2017
- MagicDog—
Verified Deployments
- Laikago0 Deployments
- MagicDog0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Laikago$37,500 USD
- MagicDogContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Laikago3.5 hrs
- MagicDog3 hrs
Availability Status
- LaikagoACTIVE
- MagicDogACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Laikago—
- MagicDog5 kg
Max Speed
- Laikago0.8 m/s
- MagicDog3 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Laikagoteleoperated
- MagicDog—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $37,500 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | teleoperated | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, 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 | Laikago | MagicDog |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $37,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $212,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +567% | — |
MagicDog has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Laikago and MagicDog?
Laikago is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN. MagicDog is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Laikago and MagicDog compare on the Robo Score?
Laikago scores 64.3 on the Robo Score. MagicDog scores 51.7. 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 Laikago and MagicDog in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Laikago and MagicDog?
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 quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Laikago vs MagicDog compares two robots in the quadruped 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.