The Magician is the world’s first desktop grade 4-axis robot. It can perform a wide range of tasks such as 3D printing, laser graving, calligraphy and drawing. 13 interface ports are available to support secondary developement, lab projects and robotics curricula.
Studies such as robotic systems, the DH convention, control of robot movement and robot programming can be taught to different levels of students. A variety of application scenarios can be developed through the use of programming software and hardware accessories.
Core Highlights
Desktop Robotic Arm for Education
Magician is a desktop 4-axis robotic arm designed for robotics education, STEM training, maker projects, and entry-level automation practice. Its compact structure allows it to be used in classrooms, laboratories, training centers, and desktop workstations, helping students and developers understand robotic arm structure, motion control, programming logic, and automation applications.
Multi-Function Robotic Platform
By changing different end-effectors, terkobot Magician can perform writing and drawing, 3D printing, laser engraving, light gripping, suction-based handling, teach-and-playback, and automation demonstrations. The reference materials also list 3D printing, laser engraving, writing and drawing, teach-and-playback, graphical programming, and secondary development as key application directions.
Teach Robot Physically
Magician supports physical teaching. Users can guide the robotic arm by hand to record motion paths and allow the robot to reproduce them automatically. This lowers the entry barrier for beginners and is suitable for robotics courses, classroom demonstrations, motion path training, and automation process simulation.
Rich Extension Interfaces
The robot supports USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and multiple expandable I/O interfaces for sensors, external actuators, motors, and automation accessories. The specification sheet lists 10 configurable I/O ports, 4 controllable 12V power outputs, communication interfaces, and 2 stepper motor interfaces.
Wide Selection of Accessories
Magician can be used with a conveyor belt, sliding rail, coordinate board, suction cup kit, sensor kit, electronic experiment kit, and other accessories to build small-scale sorting, handling, inspection, programming control, and simulated production line projects.
Suitable for One-Person Operation
The robot is easy to set up and operate, making it suitable for teachers, students, trainers, and developers to use independently. Users can quickly switch functional modules according to course content or project requirements.
Technical Specifications
| DOBOT Magician Specifications | ||
| Number of Axis | 4 |
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| Payload | 500 g | |
| Max. Reach | 320 mm | |
| Repeatability | ±0.2 mm | |
| Communication | USB / Wi-Fi* / Bluetooth* | |
| Power Supply | 100V – 240V, 50/60 HZ | |
| Power In | 12V / 6.5A DC | |
| Consumption | 78W Max | |
| Working Temperature | – 10° – 60° C | |
| Axis Movement | ||
| Axis | Range | Max Speed (250 g workload) |
| Joint 1 base | – 120° ~+120° | 320° / s |
| Joint 2 rear arm | -5°~+90° | 320° / s |
| Joint 3 forearm | – 15°~+90° | 320° / s |
| Joint 4 rotation servo | – 140°~+140° | 480° / s |
| Physical | ||
| Net Weight | 3.4 KG | |
| Gross weight ( Standard | 7.2 KG | |
| Gross weight ( Education | 8.0 KG | |
| Base Dimension(Footprint) | 158 mm × 158 mm | |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloy 6061, ABS | |
| Controller | Dobot Integrated Controller | |
| Robot Mounting | Desktop | |
| Packing Size (L × W × H) | 421 mm x 334 mm x 352 mm | |
| Applications | ||
| Software | DobotLab, DobotStudio, Repetier Host, GrblController3.6, DobotBlockly (Visual Programing editor) | |
| SDK ( Software Develop Kit ) | Communication Protocol, Dobot Program Library | |
| Extensible I/O Interfaces | 1. I/O × 10 (Configurable as Analog Input or PWM Output) | |
| 2. Controllable 12V Power output × 4 | ||
| 3. Communication Interface (UART, Reset, Stop, 12V, 5V and two I/O included) | ||
| 4. Stepper × 2 | ||
| Endeffectors | ||
| 3D Printer Kit | Maximum Print Size (L × W × H) | 150 mm ×150 mm × 150 mm |
| 3D printing material | PLA | |
| Resolution | 0.1 mm | |
3 Different Version
Applicable Industries
| Writing Drawing | 3D Printing | Laser Engraving | Pick Place |
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| STEM Education | Sorting Gripping | Python ROS Cpp | Educational Research |
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FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between the Basic Version and the Educational Version?
The Basic Version includes the robot arm, power adapter, USB cable, pen holder, writing kit, pneumatic gripper, suction cup, air pump, 3D printing kit, and tool package — ideal for STEAM classroom demos and entry-level robotics courses.
The Educational Version includes everything in the Basic Version, plus a 405nm laser engraving kit with safety glasses, a joystick controller, a Bluetooth module, and a WiFi module. It is the complete all-in-one solution for advanced robotics training, competitive programming, and research labs requiring wireless control and laser capabilities.
Q2: What programming languages and software does Magician support?
Magician supports multiple programming environments to suit all skill levels:
– Beginners: DobotBlockly (drag-and-drop graphical programming, no coding required)
– Intermediate: DobotStudio (Windows-based GUI with built-in motion editor)
– Advanced: Python, C++, ROS (Robot Operating System), and Modbus TCP protocol
Q3: What tasks can the Magician robot arm perform?
Magician is a 5-in-1 multi-function platform. With quick tool-head swaps (no tools required), it can perform:
1. Writing & Drawing — precise pen plotting with 0.2mm accuracy
2. 3D Printing — FDM printing with filament spool included (Educational Version)
3. Laser Engraving — 405nm blue laser for wood, paper, and acrylic (Educational Version)
4. Pick & Place — pneumatic suction cup and gripper for object handling
5. Graphical Programming — Blockly-based visual coding for STEAM education
Q4: Is Magician suitable for university research and secondary development?
Yes. Magician is widely used in university robotics labs and R&D environments. It features a fully open SDK with Python, C++, and ROS support, 10 configurable I/O ports for sensor and actuator integration, and Modbus TCP compatibility for PLC connectivity (including Siemens). It has been adopted by institutions and companies including Fujitsu, Volkswagen Institute (Germany), and Siemens PLC systems for Industry 4.0 simulation training.
Q5: What awards has Magician won? Is it certified?
Magician has won three of the world’s most prestigious product design awards:
– CES 2018 Innovation Award (Consumer Electronics Show, USA)
– Red Dot Design Award 2018 (Germany)
– iF Design Award 2018(Germany)
It holdsCE certification, making it compliant for sale and use across the European Union and other markets recognizing CE marking. All units ship with CE documentation.
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