Recently, MagicLab, a company specializing in embodied intelligent robots, announced the completion of a 150 million RMB angel round of funding. The round was led by Pioneer Ventures, with additional investment from Wingfield Fund. MagicLab stated that the funding will support talent acquisition, strengthen R&D efforts in core embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, accelerate mass production, and expand applications in industrial and commercial scenarios.
Advancing Humanoid Robotics with Proprietary Technology, Targeting Mass Production by 2025
Founded in January 2024, MagicLab focuses on the research and application of general-purpose robotics and embodied intelligence. Its product lineup includes humanoid robots and bionic quadrupeds, designed for industrial, commercial, and domestic use. With a team of approximately 100 members, over 80% of whom are dedicated to R&D, MagicLab boasts talent from prestigious institutions such as Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhejiang University, Beihang University, and New York University. More than half of its team members hold advanced degrees.
Wu Changzheng, Head of Business Operations at MagicLab, shared, “MagicLab has established a comprehensive technical matrix encompassing the ‘brain,’ ‘nervous system,’ and ‘limbs’ of robots, alongside robust R&D capabilities. With this funding, we will further refine core algorithms, focusing on motion control, perception, and embodied modeling. We aim to enhance supply chain efficiency, establish scalable manufacturing capabilities for humanoid robots, and deliver reliable, cost-effective products for mass production.”
MagicLab plans to launch its next-generation humanoid robot, MagicBot, in Q1 2025. The company is set to deliver hundreds of units of the production-ready MagicBot in 2025, with plans to scale to thousands in 2026.
In addition to developing humanoid robots, MagicLab has achieved vertical integration by independently designing and producing critical components such as joint modules, dexterous hands, reducers, actuators, and controllers. This approach reduces production costs and lays the groundwork for large-scale manufacturing.
Accelerating Applications in Industrial and Commercial Scenarios
On December 2, MagicLab released a video showcasing MagicBot performing training tasks on a factory production line. The company aims to enhance the robot’s capabilities for complex operations, aspiring to reach the proficiency level of a skilled worker.
MagicLab is also exploring deployments in commercial services. MagicBot and its quadruped robots have already been introduced in select appliance retail stores for tasks such as greeting and guiding customers.
In early December, MagicLab signed a partnership agreement with Tianyi Digital Life, a subsidiary of China Telecom. As part of China Telecom’s “Smart Home Robot Ecosystem Initiative,” MagicLab will co-develop innovative applications for home service robots.
Developing MagicNet for Multi-Robot Collaboration and Enhanced Industrial Applications
MagicLab recently demonstrated a factory scenario where multiple MagicBot robots worked collaboratively on tasks such as product inspection, material handling, part retrieval, and barcode scanning. This showcased the company’s progress in multi-robot coordination.
To further this effort, MagicLab is developing MagicNet, a system designed to enable quick deployment and seamless management of multiple humanoid robots. For example, in factory settings, MagicNet collects and organizes environmental data from various robots, supports shared multi-scenario maps, and optimizes task planning and scheduling to maximize production efficiency.
MagicNet also incorporates fault-tolerance mechanisms. If one robot experiences a malfunction, the system dynamically reallocates tasks to maintain workflow continuity. Additionally, MagicNet facilitates wireless integration with factory MES systems and automated equipment, enabling smooth collaboration and data exchange between robots and existing systems.
By integrating proprietary software and hardware development, supply chain management, and scenario-based applications, MagicLab is well-positioned to achieve large-scale production of humanoid robots in the near future.
