MagicBot Z1 vs Unitree G1 EDU (U1)
Side-by-side comparison of MagicBot Z1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) and Unitree G1 EDU (U1) (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| MagicBot Z1humanoidMagiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. 22.3Trust Score | Unitree G1 EDU (U1)humanoidUnitree Robotics 34.3Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | CN | CN |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $43,900 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 136.9 mm | 1320 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 23 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 50 cm | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 8-core high-performance CPU | 8-core CPU, optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin (100 TOPS) |
| 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, teleoperation | SDK, APIs |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 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, teleoperation | SDK, APIs |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | limited rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $43,900 |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, AI development, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Weight, Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
About this comparison
MagicBot Z1 vs Unitree G1 EDU (U1) 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 Robolist Trust Score is calculated.