MagicBot Gen1 vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of MagicBot Gen1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) and Walker S1 (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MagicBot Gen1China
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- MagicBot Gen12025
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- MagicBot Gen10 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- MagicBot Gen1ACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- MagicBot Gen1174 mm
- Walker S1130 mm
Weight
- MagicBot Gen170 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Mobility Type
- MagicBot Gen1bipedal
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- MagicBot Gen1full bipedal
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- MagicBot Gen11.1 m/s
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Running Capable
- MagicBot Gen1dynamic walk
- Walker S1—
Stair Climbing
- MagicBot Gen1production ready
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- MagicBot Gen1flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- MagicBot Gen17.5 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Payload (Peak)
- MagicBot Gen140 kg
- Walker S1—
Total DOF
- MagicBot Gen142
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- MagicBot Gen17
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- MagicBot Gen16
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- MagicBot Gen180 cm
- Walker S160 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- MagicBot Gen1±1 mm
- Walker S1—
Bimanual Coordination
- MagicBot Gen1coordinated planning
- Walker S1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MagicBot Gen1100 TOPS
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
VLM Capable
- MagicBot Gen1No
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- MagicBot Gen1—
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- MagicBot Gen1multi task
- Walker S1No
Teleoperation
- MagicBot Gen1joystick
- Walker S1—
Programming
- MagicBot Gen1teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Battery Capacity
- MagicBot Gen11.4 kWh
- Walker S1—
Charging Time
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
- Walker S1—
Charging Method
- MagicBot Gen1tethered
- Walker S1—
Battery Swap
- MagicBot Gen1No
- Walker S1No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- Walker S1—
Fall Recovery
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- Walker S1—
Human Detection Method
- MagicBot Gen1multi modal
- Walker S1—
Software
SDK Languages
- MagicBot Gen1Python, C++
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- MagicBot Gen1No
- Walker S1Yes
Open API
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- MagicBot Gen1production pilot
- Walker S1commercial
IP Rating
- MagicBot Gen1IP66
- Walker S1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- MagicBot Gen140-80K
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- MagicBot Gen1capex
- Walker S1purchase
Developer Unit Price
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600
- Walker S1—
Delivery Lead Time
- MagicBot Gen16 mo
- Walker S1—
Warranty
- MagicBot Gen11 yrs
- Walker S12 yrs
Applications
- MagicBot Gen1warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Walker S1service, entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.1 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 7.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 40 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | 41 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF | 6 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 80 cm | 60 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 100 TOPS | Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.4 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $75,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 40-80K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $35,600 | — |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 6 mo | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | service, entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Production Pilots
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 | MagicBot Gen1 | Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,600 | $75,000 |
| Payback period | 8.5 mo | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $214,400 | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +602% | +233% |
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 MagicBot Gen1 and Walker S1?
MagicBot Gen1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were MagicBot Gen1 and Walker S1 launched?
MagicBot Gen1 launched in 2025. Walker S1 launched in 2024.
How much does MagicBot Gen1 cost compared to Walker S1?
MagicBot Gen1 is listed at $35,600. Walker S1 is listed at $75,000.
How do MagicBot Gen1 and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
MagicBot Gen1 scores 60.6 on the Robo Score. Walker S1 scores 69.6. 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 MagicBot Gen1 and Walker S1?
MagicBot Gen1 carries up to 20 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are MagicBot Gen1 and Walker S1 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 MagicBot Gen1 and Walker S1?
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
MagicBot Gen1 vs Walker S1 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.