MagicBot Z1 vs PR2
Side-by-side comparison of MagicBot Z1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) and PR2 (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MagicBot Z1China
- PR2United States
Year First Available
- MagicBot Z12025
- PR22010
Verified Deployments
- MagicBot Z10 Deployments
- PR20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
- PR2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
- PR22 hrs
Availability Status
- MagicBot Z1ACTIVE
- PR2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- MagicBot Z1136.9 mm
- PR2164.5 mm
Weight
- MagicBot Z140 kg
- PR2200 kg
Mobility Type
- MagicBot Z1bipedal
- PR2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- MagicBot Z1full bipedal
- PR2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- MagicBot Z1—
- PR21 m/s
Stair Climbing
- MagicBot Z1production ready
- PR2—
Terrain
- MagicBot Z1flat_indoor
- PR2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- MagicBot Z12 kg
- PR21.8 kg
Payload (Peak)
- MagicBot Z13 kg
- PR2—
Total DOF
- MagicBot Z124
- PR232
Arm DOF
- MagicBot Z15
- PR27
Hand DOF
- MagicBot Z111
- PR21
Arm Reach
- MagicBot Z150 cm
- PR2—
Bimanual Coordination
- MagicBot Z1independent
- PR2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
- PR2Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM
Compute Platform
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
- PR2—
VLM Capable
- MagicBot Z1onboard small
- PR2No
Imitation Learning
- MagicBot Z1multi task
- PR2No
Teleoperation
- MagicBot Z1joystick
- PR2—
Programming
- MagicBot Z1code_python, teleoperation
- PR2code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
- PR22 hrs
Battery Capacity
- MagicBot Z1—
- PR21.3 kWh
Charging Method
- MagicBot Z1manual swap
- PR2—
Battery Swap
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- PR2No
Safety
Fall Recovery
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- PR2—
Human Detection Method
- MagicBot Z1multi modal
- PR2—
Software
SDK Languages
- MagicBot Z1Python
- PR2Python
ROS Support
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- PR2ros1 community
Open API
- MagicBot Z1limited rest
- PR2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- MagicBot Z1—
- PR2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- MagicBot Z1beta pilot
- PR2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
- PR2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- MagicBot Z140-80K
- PR2<10K
Pricing Model
- MagicBot Z1capex
- PR2—
Developer Unit Price
- MagicBot Z1$35,600
- PR2—
Warranty
- MagicBot Z11 yrs
- PR2—
Applications
- MagicBot Z1research
- PR2research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 136.9 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 200 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 11 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 50 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 8-core high-performance CPU | Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | 8-core high-performance CPU | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros1 community |
| Open API (values differ) | limited rest | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,600 USD | $400,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $35,600 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | 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, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes MagicBot Z1 and PR2?
MagicBot Z1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN. PR2 is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
When were MagicBot Z1 and PR2 launched?
MagicBot Z1 launched in 2025. PR2 launched in 2010.
How much does MagicBot Z1 cost compared to PR2?
MagicBot Z1 is listed at $35,600. PR2 is listed at $400,000.
How do MagicBot Z1 and PR2 compare on the Robo Index?
MagicBot Z1 scores 82/100. PR2 scores 99/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between MagicBot Z1 and PR2?
MagicBot Z1 carries up to 2 kg. PR2 carries up to 1.8 kg.
Are MagicBot Z1 and PR2 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 Z1 and PR2?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
MagicBot Z1 vs PR2 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 Index is calculated.