Zeroth Robotics presented itself at CES 2026 with a large offer and a clear purchase story. If you’re trying to pursue the Zeroth M1 home robot without being distracted by flashy concepts, M1 is the only model with fixed prices and dates.
M1 is said to be a humanoid about 15 inches tall, built for everyday use. The Playfield provides reminders and light support for older adults living at home, support for parents in managing schedules and play, and a creative perspective for people who want to customize a personal robot over time.
Zeroth expects US pre-orders starting at $2,899 in the first quarter of 2026, with general availability planned for April 2026.
What Zeroth shows at CES
At CES they are introducing M1 and W1, a wheel-based assistant for homes and light commercial spaces. The other three robots are presented as a preview of the concept capabilities.
This division is important because the company presents five names. M1 is the one that has a pre-order window, and W1 is the closest look at something that could follow it into real spaces.
A list of five robots, a clear starter
At the center is the WALL-E-like W1, described as an expressive, programmable companion designed for families and classrooms, as well as high-engagement spaces such as theme parks and retail. It’s familiar, it’s cute, and it’ll probably attract cameras. Unfortunately, it is not yet available in the US.
Still, the backbone of the announcement is reach. Zeroth also introduced A1, a quadruped for universities, engineers and research teams, and Jupiter, a full-scale humanoid designed to perform real-world tasks, combining autonomous mobility with remote control. Samsung has also dabbled in some robots that show what autonomous mobility looks like in action.
What to see before April
Zeroth promises that M1 can grow post-launch through software updates and new behaviors. The question is how much it can do on day one and how clearly the company communicates its security approach and limits as pre-orders get closer.
While consumer robots tend to be conservative in their capabilities, these robot demos show what the future holds, flaws and all.
