Magicbot Z1
Magicbot Z1 is a humanoid robot designed for dance, artistic performance and technical development. High-torque joint modules and a metal structure support precise choreography. A modular forearm system allows the robot to be adapted to different tasks and environments. A sensor suite supports human interaction and research work. Exterior parts are made by precision metal die-casting and CNC machining, then sandblasted and anodized for scratch resistance. The robot is shipped folded in a case and is controlled through a mobile application.
Magicbot Z1 Multifunctional Robot by Yuchang Cao has been featured as a grand illustration of service design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Magicbot Z1 Multifunctional Robot won the Platinum A' Design Award in Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design in 2026. The A' Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design Award is a highly prestigious, international, juried design prize which recognizes outstanding design of industrial robots, medical robots, agricultural robots, domestic robots, autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, telepresence robots, underwater robots and more.
