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Zeroth Robotics is a robotics company headquartered in Unknown. The company currently has 2 robots tracked in the ui44 Home Robot Database, spanning 2 categories: Home Assistants, Companions.
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Zeroth Robotics W1 is a tracked mobile assistant that Zeroth launched for the US at CES 2026 and now lists on its official store. The robot is designed to follo
Zeroth Robotics M1 is a compact home companion robot that Zeroth introduced with its US launch at CES 2026 and now promotes through a dedicated product page plu
Zeroth Robotics offers 2 robot models across 2 categories. Below is a breakdown of each product line, current availability, and key specifications.
Zeroth Robotics's robots combine a range of technologies and capabilities. Here is a consolidated look at the sensors, connectivity, AI platforms, and capabilities found across their product line.
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Zeroth Robotics offers robots with public pricing ranging from $2.9k to $5.0k.
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Compare the key technical specifications across all Zeroth Robotics robots. All data is sourced from manufacturer disclosures and verified against official documentation.
Choosing the right robot depends on your use case, budget, and technical needs. Here's what to consider when evaluating Zeroth Robotics's product line.
If you're a home user or small business looking for an off-the-shelf robot, Zeroth Robotics has consumer-priced options starting at $2.9k. These models typically ship directly and don't require enterprise contracts.
Availability
1 of 2 models are currently available. Check individual robot pages for the latest status.
Category Fit
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Sensor Ecosystem
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Price Transparency
2 of 2 models list public pricing. For unlisted models, request quotes early.
Ecosystem Compatibility
Some Zeroth Robotics robots integrate with third-party platforms. Check compatibility on each robot's page.
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Raw numbers only tell part of the story. Here is a plain-language explanation of what each specification means for the Zeroth Robotics robots — and what it means for you as a buyer or researcher.
Specifications Breakdown
The W1 stands Not officially disclosed, a size that affects how the robot interacts with its environment, what tasks it can reach, and how easily it fits into existing spaces.
At 28kg (61.7 lbs), the W1 balances portability with stability. This weight range is heavy enough for stable operation during tasks but light enough for an adult to reposition if needed. It indicates a robust construction with quality motors and structural components.
The W1 offers Up to 25 hours standby of battery life per charge. Battery life is one of the most critical real-world performance metrics for any mobile robot. It determines how much work the robot can accomplish in a single session before needing to recharge. For home assistants robots, this runtime should be evaluated against the size of the area you need covered and the intensity of the tasks involved. Robots with self-charging capability can partially compensate for shorter battery life by autonomously returning to their dock.
The W1 requires 4 hours to reach a full charge. Charging time directly impacts the robot's daily operating capacity — faster charging means less downtime and more productive hours. Combined with its battery life, the charge-to-runtime ratio reveals how much of each day the robot can actually spend working versus sitting on its dock.
The W1 can move at up to 0.1-1m/s on flat surfaces; 0.5m/s on slopes. Maximum speed affects how quickly the robot can traverse its operating area, respond to commands, and complete tasks. For home assistants robots, speed must be balanced against safety — faster robots need better obstacle detection and stopping capabilities to prevent collisions and ensure safe operation around people and pets.
The W1 runs on 8-core Horizon Sunrise Series CPU with onboard autonomous navigation and perception stack for its artificial intelligence capabilities. The AI platform determines how intelligently the robot behaves — from basic reactive responses to sophisticated scene understanding, natural language processing, and adaptive learning. A more advanced AI platform generally means better obstacle avoidance, more natural interaction, and the ability to improve performance over time through software updates.
Determines what tools and sensors the robot can carry
Sourced from official Zeroth Robotics docs · Full W1 specs →
Specifications Breakdown
At 494mm (19.45 in), the M1 is roughly the height of an average adult human, which allows it to interact naturally with human-designed environments including countertops, doorways, and shelving at standard heights. This size is important for robots that need to work alongside people in factories, warehouses, or homes.
The M1 weighs Robot body 2.8kg (6.17 lbs) + mobility base 1.4kg (3.08 lbs). Weight affects stability, portability, floor compatibility, and how the robot interacts with its environment.
The M1 offers ~2 hours of battery life per charge. Battery life is one of the most critical real-world performance metrics for any mobile robot. It determines how much work the robot can accomplish in a single session before needing to recharge. For companions robots, this runtime should be evaluated against the size of the area you need covered and the intensity of the tasks involved. Robots with self-charging capability can partially compensate for shorter battery life by autonomously returning to their dock.
The M1 requires 80% in 1 hour to reach a full charge. Charging time directly impacts the robot's daily operating capacity — faster charging means less downtime and more productive hours. Combined with its battery life, the charge-to-runtime ratio reveals how much of each day the robot can actually spend working versus sitting on its dock.
The M1 can move at up to 0.05m/s (bipedal); 0.6m/s (wheeled). Maximum speed affects how quickly the robot can traverse its operating area, respond to commands, and complete tasks. For companions robots, speed must be balanced against safety — faster robots need better obstacle detection and stopping capabilities to prevent collisions and ensure safe operation around people and pets.
The M1 runs on Embodied-intelligence platform with whole-home mapping, visual recognition and obstacle avoidance, posture/motion tracking, multilingual conversational interaction, and support for open programming, VR integration, and reinforcement-learning tools for its artificial intelligence capabilities. The AI platform determines how intelligently the robot behaves — from basic reactive responses to sophisticated scene understanding, natural language processing, and adaptive learning. A more advanced AI platform generally means better obstacle avoidance, more natural interaction, and the ability to improve performance over time through software updates.
Affects doorway clearance and operating space requirements
Sourced from official Zeroth Robotics docs · Full M1 specs →
Understanding how a robot fits into your specific situation is more important than any single specification. Here are the real-world scenarios where Zeroth Robotics robots can make a meaningful impact.
For families caring for elderly relatives, companion robots can provide social engagement, activity reminders, medication scheduling, and emergency detection.
Home assistant robots represent the next frontier in domestic automation — robots that can physically interact with your environment.
Educational robots help children develop STEM skills, coding literacy, and social interaction capabilities.
Not sure which type of robot fits your needs? Browse our categories guide or use the comparison tool to evaluate options side-by-side.
Zeroth Robotics operates in the following robotics segments: home assistants, companions.
Home assistant robots go beyond voice assistants by adding physical manipulation capabilities. These robots can fetch items, fold laundry, cook, and perform household tasks that require arms and hands. The category is still emerging, with most products in development or early commercial stages, but represents a massive potential market as aging populations need more physical help at home.
Zeroth Robotics competes in this space with W1.
Home assistant robots are poised for significant growth as manipulation technology matures. The combination of large language models for understanding tasks and improved robotic hands for executing them is closing the gap between what users want and what robots can deliver. Expect early commercial products to focus on specific tasks rather than general-purpose help.
Companion robots fill a unique niche between technology and emotional connection. From robotic pets like Sony's Aibo to social robots like GROOVE X's LOVOT, these machines are designed to provide comfort, engagement, and companionship. The segment serves children, elderly individuals, and anyone seeking the benefits of a pet-like presence without the responsibilities of live animal care.
Zeroth Robotics competes in this space with M1.
As AI becomes more emotionally intelligent and hardware more expressive, companion robots will become increasingly convincing social partners. The aging population in many countries is creating strong demand for robots that can provide companionship, monitor health, and assist with daily routines. Ethical considerations around emotional attachment to machines will become more prominent.
Understanding what a robot can actually do is more important than raw specifications. Here is a detailed look at the 19 capabilities found across Zeroth Robotics's robots.
Found in 1 of 2 models
Understanding human hand and body gestures to receive non-verbal commands and interpret social cues.
Why it matters
Gesture recognition makes interaction more natural and intuitive — you can wave, point, or use hand signals instead of always needing voice or app commands.
Sensors are the eyes, ears, and sense of touch that allow robots to perceive and interact with the world. Zeroth Robotics's robots use 13 different sensor types. Here is a detailed explanation of each sensor technology, how it works, and its role in robotics.
Used in 1 model
Light Detection and Ranging — a laser-based sensor that creates precise 3D maps of the environment by measuring the time laser pulses take to bounce back from surfaces.
The sensor emits thousands of laser pulses per second, creating a point cloud that accurately represents the surrounding geometry. This data is processed into navigable maps with millimeter-level precision.
In robotics
LiDAR is considered the gold standard for robot navigation. It works in any lighting condition (including complete darkness), provides accurate distance measurements, and enables fast, reliable SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).
Used in 1 model
Sound-based proximity sensors that emit high-frequency sound waves and measure the echo to detect nearby objects.
The sensor emits ultrasonic pulses (typically 40kHz) and times how long the echo takes to return. This provides reliable short-range distance measurement, typically from 2cm to 4 meters.
In robotics
Ultrasonic sensors are cost-effective close-range obstacle detectors, commonly used for wall-following, cliff detection (preventing falls off stairs), and detecting glass or transparent surfaces that optical sensors may miss.
Used in 1 model
Global Positioning System receivers that determine the robot's outdoor position using satellite signals, accurate to a few meters or better with RTK augmentation.
The receiver triangulates its position by measuring signal travel times from multiple GPS satellites. RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) systems add a ground reference station for centimeter-level accuracy.
In robotics
GPS is essential for outdoor robots like lawn mowers and delivery robots that need to know their position in a large area. RTK GPS enables the precision needed for boundary management and systematic coverage.
Used in 1 model
Inertial Measurement Unit — combines accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sometimes magnetometers to measure the robot's orientation, acceleration, and angular velocity.
Accelerometers detect linear acceleration, gyroscopes measure rotational velocity, and magnetometers sense magnetic heading. Combined, they provide a comprehensive picture of the robot's motion state.
In robotics
IMUs are critical for balance control in legged robots, stabilizing cameras, dead-reckoning navigation, and detecting falls or collisions. Nearly every mobile robot includes an IMU.
Learn more about robot sensors and components in our components directory or read the components glossary.
How a robot connects to your network and integrates with your existing smart home determines how useful it will be in practice. Zeroth Robotics's robots support 5 connectivity technologies, and third-party integrations.
Learn more about robot connectivity options in our connectivity components guide or browse the full components directory.
How Zeroth Robotics positions itself in the competitive landscape — beyond individual products.
Price positioning: With an average price of $3.9k, Zeroth Robotics occupies the prosumer-to-professional segment. Their pricing reflects a balance between advanced capabilities and accessibility, targeting serious users who need more than entry-level robots.
Category breadth: Zeroth Robotics operates across 2 robot categories (home assistants, companions), indicating a diversified approach to the robotics market. Multi-category companies can leverage shared technology across product lines, potentially offering integrated solutions.
Technology breadth: Across its product line, Zeroth Robotics integrates 13 unique sensor types and 19 distinct capabilities. This technology stack determines the range of tasks and environments their robots can handle, and indicates the depth of the company's engineering investment.
Market maturity: All 2 of Zeroth Robotics's robots are commercially available, indicating a mature product portfolio focused on serving current customer needs.
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Purchasing a robot is the start of an ongoing relationship with technology that requires setup, maintenance, and periodic attention.
First-time robot setup varies significantly by category and complexity. Consumer robots like vacuums and lawn mowers typically involve downloading a companion app, connecting to Wi-Fi, and running an initial mapping or boundary setup routine. More complex robots like humanoids or quadrupeds may require professional installation, calibration, and training. Allow extra time for the first session — the robot needs to learn your space, and you need to learn its controls. Most modern robots improve their performance over the first few uses as their maps and AI models refine based on your specific environment.
Every robot requires some level of maintenance to operate at peak performance. For cleaning robots, this includes emptying dustbins, washing filters, replacing brush rolls, and cleaning sensors — typically a few minutes per week. Lawn mowing robots need periodic blade replacements and seasonal cleaning. Legged robots may require joint lubrication and firmware updates. Check the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and factor replacement part costs into your total cost of ownership. Establishing a regular maintenance routine significantly extends the robot's useful life and maintains cleaning or task performance over time.
Modern robots receive regular software updates that can add features, improve navigation, fix bugs, and enhance security. When evaluating any robot, consider the manufacturer's track record for software support — how frequently do they release updates, and for how long do they support older models? Some companies provide updates for years after purchase, while others may discontinue support sooner. Cloud-dependent features are particularly important to evaluate: if the manufacturer shuts down cloud services, will your robot still function? Prefer robots with strong local processing capability for long-term reliability.
Robot safety encompasses both physical safety (preventing collisions, falls, and injuries) and digital safety (data privacy, network security, camera access). Physically, look for robots with emergency stop mechanisms, collision detection, cliff sensors, and speed-limiting features when operating near people or pets. Digitally, understand what data the robot collects, where it is stored, who can access it, and whether the manufacturer has a clear privacy policy. For robots with cameras and microphones, hardware privacy indicators (LED lights when recording) and physical mute switches provide important transparency and control.
Robotics purchases represent significant investments, making warranty terms and after-sales support critical evaluation criteria. Standard warranties in the industry range from one to three years, with some manufacturers offering extended warranty options. Beyond warranty length, consider what the warranty covers — some exclude consumable parts like brushes and filters. Also evaluate the manufacturer's service infrastructure: do they have authorized repair centers in your region? Is support available by phone, email, or chat? Response times and repair turnaround times can vary significantly between companies. User community forums and third-party repair guides can supplement official support.
The sticker price of a robot is just the beginning. Total cost of ownership includes the initial purchase price, replacement parts and consumables, electricity for charging, any subscription fees for cloud or premium features, and potential repair costs. For commercial robots, add integration, training, and downtime costs. For consumer robots, factor in accessories like extra mop pads, replacement brushes, or boundary accessories. A thorough TCO analysis over the expected product lifetime — typically three to five years for consumer robots and longer for commercial platforms — provides a much more accurate picture of value than purchase price alone.
For model-specific ownership details, visit individual robot pages or contact Zeroth Robotics directly.
Successful robot deployment depends on preparation that goes well beyond selecting the right model.
Before deploying any robot, conduct a thorough physical assessment of the intended operating environment. Measure doorway widths, identify floor surface transitions, map obstacle patterns, and document lighting conditions. For mobile robots, verify that navigation surfaces are compatible with the robot's locomotion system — wheeled robots need relatively smooth floors, while legged robots can handle more varied terrain but require different clearance profiles. Document Wi-Fi coverage maps and identify dead zones where connectivity-dependent features may fail. Establish a baseline understanding of foot traffic patterns so you can predict human-robot interaction frequency and plan safety zones accordingly.
Modern robots are networked devices that require thoughtful integration with existing IT infrastructure. Plan a dedicated network segment or VLAN for robot operations to isolate robot traffic from critical business systems. Implement certificate-based authentication where supported, and verify that firmware update mechanisms use signed packages. Establish a security review cadence for robot software components, especially for robots that process camera feeds, microphone input, or personal data. Create an incident response plan specific to robot compromise scenarios — what happens if a robot's navigation system is tampered with, or if sensor data is intercepted? These questions are easier to answer before deployment than during an active incident.
Even highly autonomous robots require human operators who understand normal behavior, can recognize anomalies, and know when and how to intervene. Develop a training program that covers daily operations (startup, shutdown, charging), routine maintenance (cleaning sensors, checking mechanical wear), and emergency procedures (manual override, safe power-down, physical recovery from stuck positions). Integrate robot operations into existing workflow documentation so that robot tasks and human tasks have clear handoff points. Track operator confidence levels over time and provide refresher training when procedures change or new capabilities are deployed through software updates.
Define measurable success criteria before the robot arrives. For cleaning robots, this might be coverage percentage and cleaning quality scores. For commercial service robots, track task completion rates, customer interaction quality, and mean time between interventions. For research platforms, establish reproducibility metrics and data quality thresholds. Having objective benchmarks prevents the common failure mode where a robot is judged impressive in demos but disappointing in sustained operation. Create a 30-60-90 day evaluation framework with specific milestones at each stage, and define clear decision points for scaling up, adjusting configuration, or discontinuing the deployment.
Deploying a robot in a commercial or public-facing setting triggers regulatory considerations that vary by jurisdiction. Verify compliance with local safety standards for autonomous machines, including emergency stop accessibility, speed limitations in human-occupied spaces, and noise level restrictions. Assess liability coverage — does your existing insurance policy cover robot-caused property damage or personal injury, or do you need a specific rider? For healthcare or eldercare companion deployments, review data privacy regulations that govern the collection and storage of health-related observations. Document your compliance posture before deployment so that auditors and regulators see proactive governance rather than reactive scrambling.
The purchase price of a robot is typically a fraction of the total cost of ownership over its operational lifetime. Model the full cost picture including consumables (filters, brushes, wheels, batteries), scheduled maintenance (sensor calibration, actuator inspection, firmware updates), unscheduled repairs (motor replacement, sensor failure, structural damage), and operational costs (electricity, network bandwidth, operator time). Request maintenance schedules and spare-part pricing from the manufacturer before purchase. For commercial deployments, calculate the break-even point against the labor or service cost the robot replaces, factoring in realistic uptime assumptions rather than manufacturer-stated maximums. Revisit the cost model quarterly as real operating data replaces initial estimates.
Deployment planning is iterative — capture lessons learned and refine your approach as you progress with Zeroth Robotics products.
All Zeroth Robotics robot data on ui44 is verified against official manufacturer sources, spec sheets, and press releases. Most recent verification: 2026-04-05. If you notice outdated or incorrect data, please let us know — accuracy is our top priority.
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