Fourier Intelligence GR-3vsMagicLab MagicBot Z1
Close call. GR-3 and MagicBot Z1 trade wins across the matrix.
GR-3
1 wins
MagicBot Z1
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 72Deployment readiness72
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 49Price accessibility48
- 58ROI clarity55
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 45Labor replacement48
- 71 kg total weight; single-hand/arm load capacity up to 3 kg (per official Fourier documentation)Payload3 kg per arm
- 5 km/hSpeed2.5 m/s (~9 km/h) jog
- 3 hours per charge; dual hot-swappable batteries enable 6 hours continuous operationBattery2 hours (10,000 mAh, 15-cell)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 78Environment fit68
- 75Future potential78
- Height 165 cm; width and depth not disclosedFootprint136.9 cm H × 42.2 cm W × 20.0 cm D
GR-3 · Best for
Senior living communities: companionship, fall monitoring, medication reminders via natural voice.
MagicBot Z1 · Best for
University robotics research on bipedal locomotion, imitation learning, and acrobatic motion capture.
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.