Insider Brief
- Zeroth Robotics has emerged from stealth to enter the U.S. market, unveiling a five-robot lineup spanning home, developer, and light commercial use, built on a shared technical foundation and linked to Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology Co..
- The initial product, Zeroth M1, is a 19.5-inch humanoid home robot positioned as a general-purpose domestic assistant, with multimodal sensing, an integrated safety stack, and an app-based ecosystem, priced from $2,899 with preorders expected in Q1 2026 and general availability in April.
- The broader portfolio includes the W1 wheel-based assistant, WALL•E companion robot developed with Disney and Pixar, the A1 research-focused quadruped, and the Jupiter full-size humanoid, all built on a common motion control, interaction, and actuator stack that Zeroth says will scale capabilities across form factors through 2026.
Zeroth Robotics has emerge from stealth and is entering the U.S. market, unveiling a five-robot portfolio aimed at both household and light commercial use. According to the Chinese company, which is connected to Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology Co., the launch reflects its strategy to span consumer, developer, and enterprise robotics with a shared technical foundation.
The initial focus is the Zeroth M1, a compact humanoid robot designed for home environments. About 20 inches tall, the M1 is positioned as a general-purpose domestic assistant rather than a novelty device. According to the company, its use cases center on routine support tasks, including reminders and light assistance for older adults, help with schedules and routines for families, and a programmable platform for hobbyists and early robotics adopters. Zeroth said the design emphasizes approachability and safety, with onboard perception and a software layer intended to limit risk in everyday settings.
The M1 includes multimodal sensing, an integrated safety stack, and an app-based ecosystem that allows skills to be added and updated over time. Zeroth said the robot will ship with a set of built-in capabilities at launch, with additional behaviors delivered through software updates. Preorders are expected to open in the first quarter of 2026, with pricing starting at $2,899. General availability is slated for April.
In addition to M1, Zeroth is introducing:
W1: A wheel-based autonomous assistant designed for homes and light commercial environments, prioritizing mobility and endurance over manipulation.
WALL•E: An expressive, programmable companion robot developed in collaboration with Disney and Pixar, aimed at families, classrooms, and high-engagement settings such as retail and themed attractions.
A1: A wheeled mobile manipulator built for universities and research teams focused on locomotion, artificial intelligence, and field robotics.
Jupiter: A full-size humanoid robot intended for real-world task execution, combining autonomous navigation with remote operation.
Zeroth said all five robots are built on a shared technical foundation it refers to as its core technology stack. That stack centers on three elements: motion control software designed to produce smoother, more natural movement; an interaction model that adapts to user behavior over time; and in-house actuator engineering aimed at reducing size while maintaining performance.
The company said this unified approach is intended to simplify development across form factors while allowing capabilities to scale from small domestic robots to larger, more capable humanoids.
The emphasis on a common platform reflects a broader industry effort to reduce fragmentation in robotics development, where hardware, software, and controls are often tightly coupled and difficult to reuse. Zeroth said its approach allows lessons learned from one robot class to inform others, particularly in perception, motion planning, and human-robot interaction.
At CES, the company is demonstrating its systems at Booth No. 10748 in the North Hall’s micromobility section. Attendees can interact directly with M1 and W1, while WALL•E, A1, and Jupiter are being shown in concept or preview form. Zeroth executives and engineers are also available to discuss product roadmaps and development plans.
Zeroth, which was founded in 2024, expects to roll out its full five-robot lineup in the U.S. over the course of 2026, beginning with M1. The company said it is targeting households, developers, and organizations looking for early access to embodied AI systems that can operate in everyday environments.
Image credit: Zeroth Robotics
