Zeroth Is Bringing Wall-E And More AI Robots To Consumers In The US
Zeroth Robotics has officially stormed CES 2026 with a fleet of five AI-powered mechanical companions designed to infiltrate our homes, workplaces, Christmas wish lists, and Pixar fever dreams.
Quite undisputedly, the star of the show is the $5.600 W1 WALL-E lookalike, which brings everyone’s favorite trash-compacting romantic into the physical world, even if it's merely 22.6 inches tall. While it may not be clearing out the Great Garbage Patch just yet, Zeroth says that this version is a highly expressive, programmable companion intended for classrooms and theme parks.
There's technically another version literally called the (Disney-licensed) WALL-E that's sold in China and looks like a mini version of Pixar's wide-eyed robot. Both versions are functionally more basic, however, being able to carry a 44 lb max load, follow you around, take pictures with an onboard camera, etc.
Next is the M1, a 19.45-inch humanoid that Zeroth pitches as a "second-hand" for parents and a companion for the elderly. For the low, low price of $2,900, you are essentially purchasing a very small, very attentive roommate who doesn’t eat your leftovers but will remind you to take your vitamins. The M1 is designed to be approachable, though there is something inherently comedic about a foot-tall robot attempting to "assist" with childcare. One can imagine the M1 attempting to negotiate with a toddler over broccoli, using its multi-modal perception to realize it is hopelessly outmatched by a three-year-old’s tantrum.
Then there is the A1, an agile quadruped intended for researchers and developers. It is essentially a high-tech robotic dog, though presumably one that won’t chew on your shoes or require a trip to the park in the rain.
Rounding out the pack is Jupiter, the big brother of the group. Jupiter is a full-sized humanoid built for actual task execution, combining autonomous mobility with remote operation. While M1 is busy playing hide-and-seek with the kids, Jupiter is meant for the heavy lifting, acting as the blue-collar backbone of the Zeroth family.
The company claims these (and future) robots are powered by a Technology DNA stack that ensures natural movement and personalized interaction. These new models will be available this year, beginning with the M1, which starts at $2,900.
