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Zeroth Robotics (stylized as zeroth) is an American robotics company founded in 2024, developing interactive AI robots for consumer and commercial markets. The company combines advanced AI, embodied intelligence, and a global supply chain to build [[humanoid robot]]s and mobile robots for homes, schools, and organizations. At CES 2026, Zeroth emerged from stealth with its official US launch and a lineup of five robots, including the [[Zeroth M1]] humanoid home companion.
Zeroth Robotics was founded in 2024 with the goal of making interactive AI robots accessible to families, educators, and businesses. The company developed its technology quietly before making its public debut.[1]
At CES 2026 in January 2026, Zeroth emerged from stealth mode with its official US launch. The company unveiled a lineup of five interactive AI robots designed for both consumer and commercial buyers, spanning from small home companions to full-size humanoids.[1]
The CES debut attracted significant media attention, with commentators noting the company's approachable design aesthetic and accessible pricing compared to most humanoid robot companies that target industrial customers.[2]
Zeroth expects its full five-robot lineup to roll out in the US throughout 2026, beginning with the M1 humanoid home companion.
| Product | Type | Target Market | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| [[Zeroth M1]] | Small humanoid | Home companion | $2,899 |
| WALL-E (Disney licensed) | Licensed character robot | Classrooms, retail | TBA |
| A1 | Quadruped | Developers | TBA |
| Jupiter | Full-size humanoid | TBA | TBA |
| (Fifth robot) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
The [[Zeroth M1]] is Zeroth's first product to ship, a small humanoid robot designed for the home.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 19.5 inches (~49.5 cm) |
| AI Platform | [[Google Gemini]] |
| Starting Price | $2,899 |
| Capabilities | Conversations, reminders, fall detection, daily assistance |
| Target Users | Families, older adults |
The M1 is designed to be approachable for all ages, with a focus on supporting independent living for older adults. The robot provides gentle reminders, daily assistance, and light safety awareness including potential fall or emergency recognition.[1]
The M1 runs [[Google]]'s [[Gemini]] AI model, enabling it to conduct short conversations, deliver reminders, and understand contextual requests. The integration of a large language model gives the M1 conversational abilities that go beyond pre-programmed responses.[2]
Zeroth has secured a license from [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] to produce a WALL-E character robot designed for classrooms and retail spaces. This marks one of the first commercial robotics products based on a Disney animated character.[2]
Jupiter is Zeroth's planned full-size humanoid robot. Details have not been fully disclosed, but it represents the company's longer-term ambitions in general-purpose humanoid robotics.
Zeroth describes its technology foundation as "Technology DNA," a unified stack built on three core pillars:[1]
The M1 integrates [[Google Gemini]] as its primary AI backbone, providing:
Zeroth targets both consumer and commercial markets:
The company's pricing strategy places it significantly below most humanoid robot companies, which typically target industrial customers with robots costing $50,000 to $150,000 or more.