MagicBot Z1 vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of MagicBot Z1 (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 Z1China
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- MagicBot Z12025
- Walker S12024
Verified Deployments
- MagicBot Z10 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- MagicBot Z1ACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- MagicBot Z140 kg
- Walker S176 kg
Height
- MagicBot Z1136.9 mm
- Walker S1130 mm
Mobility Type
- MagicBot Z1bipedal
- Walker S1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- MagicBot Z1full bipedal
- Walker S1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- MagicBot Z1—
- Walker S10.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- MagicBot Z1production ready
- Walker S1Yes
Terrain
- MagicBot Z1flat_indoor
- Walker S1flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- MagicBot Z12 kg
- Walker S110 kg
Payload (Peak)
- MagicBot Z13 kg
- Walker S1—
Total DOF
- MagicBot Z124
- Walker S141
Arm DOF
- MagicBot Z15
- Walker S17
Hand DOF
- MagicBot Z111
- Walker S16
Arm Reach
- MagicBot Z150 cm
- Walker S160 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- MagicBot Z1independent
- Walker S1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
- Walker S1Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores
Compute Platform
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
- Walker S1—
VLM Capable
- MagicBot Z1onboard small
- Walker S1No
Foundation Models
- MagicBot Z1—
- Walker S1false
Imitation Learning
- MagicBot Z1multi task
- Walker S1No
Teleoperation
- MagicBot Z1joystick
- Walker S1—
Programming
- MagicBot Z1code_python, teleoperation
- Walker S1ROS 2.0
Battery & Power
Runtime
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
- Walker S12 hrs
Charging Method
- MagicBot Z1manual swap
- Walker S1—
Battery Swap
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- Walker S1No
Safety
Fall Recovery
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- Walker S1—
Human Detection Method
- MagicBot Z1multi modal
- Walker S1—
Software
SDK Languages
- MagicBot Z1Python
- Walker S1Python
ROS Support
- MagicBot Z1Yes
- Walker S1Yes
Open API
- MagicBot Z1limited rest
- Walker S1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- MagicBot Z1beta pilot
- Walker S1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
- Walker S1$75,000 USD
Price Tier
- MagicBot Z140-80K
- Walker S140-80K
Pricing Model
- MagicBot Z1capex
- Walker S1purchase
Developer Unit Price
- MagicBot Z1$35,600
- Walker S1—
Warranty
- MagicBot Z11 yrs
- Walker S12 yrs
Applications
- MagicBot Z1research
- 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 (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 76 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 136.9 mm | 130 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor, gravel, tile, thick carpet, lawn |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 10 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 41 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 11 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 50 cm | 60 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 8-core high-performance CPU | Intel i7 8665U Frequency 1.9Ghz *2, NVIDIA GT1030 graphics card, 384 cores |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | 8-core high-performance CPU | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | ROS 2.0 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | limited rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | commercial |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | service, entertainment, education |
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, 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, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, 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 Z1 | 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 Z1 and Walker S1?
MagicBot Z1 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 Z1 and Walker S1 launched?
MagicBot Z1 launched in 2025. Walker S1 launched in 2024.
How much does MagicBot Z1 cost compared to Walker S1?
MagicBot Z1 is listed at $35,600. Walker S1 is listed at $75,000.
How do MagicBot Z1 and Walker S1 compare on the Robo Score?
MagicBot Z1 scores 56.3 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 Z1 and Walker S1?
MagicBot Z1 carries up to 2 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are MagicBot Z1 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 Z1 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 Z1 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.