Zerith
Zerith Robotics is a Shenzhen humanoid robot company established in January 2025 by a team from the Tsinghua AI Robotics Laboratory, backed by investors including Baohe Venture Capital, Cowin Capital and Waterwood Asset Management. It builds hotel-grade service humanoids. The Zerith H1 is a wheeled humanoid designed to autonomously clean, organise and maintain indoor facilities, especially in hospitality, priced at 199,000 yuan, about US$29,000. The Zerith Z1 is a bipedal humanoid with 27 degrees of freedom and peak joint torque of 150 N·m, built for stable movement over uneven surfaces and complex terrain. Zerith has deployed H1 robots in more than 20 commercial locations, including shopping malls and office buildings in Hefei and Shenzhen, Hefei Xinqiao International Airport by January 2026 and Olé supermarkets in Shenzhen and Hefei by April 2026. In less than half a year it completed three funding rounds of more than 100 million yuan, and reports intention orders worth nearly US$14 million.
💡Notable Achievement: Zerith, established in January 2025 by a Tsinghua team, sells the Zerith H1 at 199,000 yuan and has deployed it in more than 20 commercial locations.
What Does Zerith Do?
Zerith Robotics is a Shenzhen company from the Tsinghua AI Robotics Laboratory that builds hotel-grade service humanoids.
“Wheeled humanoids working in malls, airports and shops.”
Zerith H1
Wheeled humanoid for cleaning and organising indoor spaces.
Deployments
More than 20 locations including Hefei airport.
Z1 Biped
27 degrees of freedom and 150 N·m peak torque.
What Can Zerith Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Indoor cleaning and maintenance.
Facility Cleaning
Cleans and organises indoor spaces.
Rough-Terrain Walking
Z1 walks stably on uneven surfaces.
Zerith Robots
Showing 2 Humanoid Robots of 2 total models
Zerith Z1
By: Zerith
Launched: 2025
The Zerith Z1 is a bipedal humanoid robot engineered for commercial service applications with 27 degrees of freedom and peak joint torque of 150Nm. Designed for stable navigation over irregular surfaces and complex terrain, the Z1 maintains balance under significant interference through proprietary AI-driven design and in-house developed EtherCAT communication modules. The robot demonstrates complex human-like arm movements and is envisioned for applications including robotic boxing and commercial service tasks in hospitality, education, and entertainment sectors.
Zerith H1
By: Zerith
Launched: 2025
The Zerith H1 is a humanoid robot engineered for hotel housekeeping and service operations. It features a height adjustable body mounted on flexible universal wheels, enabling smooth navigation through narrow corridors and complex room layouts. The robot works across multiple vertical planes, allowing it to stoop to pick items from floors, restock toiletries, organize shoes, and clean bathrooms precisely. Powered by advanced AI with multi sensor fusion, H1 autonomously handles repetitive, labor intensive chores, improving efficiency, safety, and consistency while reducing human workload and integrating seamlessly into dynamic hospitality workflows for modern hotels worldwide operations.
Zerith Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Zerith Robotics established
A team from the Tsinghua AI Robotics Laboratory establishes Zerith Robotics in Shenzhen to build service humanoids.
Source: robotsasia.com
Angel funds of tens of millions of dollars
Zerith reportedly raises tens of millions of US dollars in angel funding, with three rounds exceeding 100 million yuan in under six months.
Source: theaiinsider.tech
Zerith robots enter Hefei airport
Zerith H1 robots enter commercial settings, including Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, by January 2026.
Source: technode.com
Zerith Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
Robot.com
→Model: R-noid
Focus: Wheeled service humanoid for food and linen
Relay Robotics
Industry PeerModel: Relay+
Focus: Hotel room delivery courier
What Makes Zerith Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Real commercial deployments.
- ✓Quick funding.
Core Strategic Focus
More retail and hospitality sites.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Young company.
- •Intention orders are not firm sales.
Zerith vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Form Factor
- Zerith H1
- Wheeled Dual-Arm
- R-noid (Robot.com)
- Wheeled Dual-Arm
- Futuring F2
- Bipedal Humanoid
- aeo (Aeolus)
- Wheeled Dual-Arm
Arm Reach
- Zerith H1
- 2.2 m Span
- R-noid (Robot.com)
- 1.6 m Span
- Futuring F2
- 1.4 m Span
- aeo (Aeolus)
- 1.5 m Span
Key Workflow
- Zerith H1
- Hotel Housekeeping
- R-noid (Robot.com)
- Kitchen & Packaging
- Futuring F2
- Domestic Chores
- aeo (Aeolus)
- Eldercare & Patrol
| Strategic Dimension | Zerith H1 | R-noid (Robot.com) | Futuring F2 | aeo (Aeolus) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Wheeled Dual-Arm | Wheeled Dual-Arm | Bipedal Humanoid | Wheeled Dual-Arm |
| Arm Reach | 2.2 m Span | 1.6 m Span | 1.4 m Span | 1.5 m Span |
| Key Workflow | Hotel Housekeeping | Kitchen & Packaging | Domestic Chores | Eldercare & Patrol |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Zerith Headquarters
HQShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Articles & Industry News
Showing 2 recent articles and news updates about Zerith
Zerith Z1 Rockets to Hotels with $14M Orders, 500 Deliveries
News about Zerith Z1
Zerith H1 Deploys Across 20+ Chinese Venues, Secures $14M Orders
News about Zerith H1
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Zerith
What is Zerith Robotics?
Zerith Robotics is a Shenzhen company, established in January 2025 by a Tsinghua team, that builds the Zerith H1 wheeled humanoid and Z1 bipedal humanoid for hospitality and service work.
What is the Zerith H1?
Zerith H1 is a wheeled humanoid that autonomously cleans, organises and maintains indoor facilities such as hotels, malls and offices, priced at 199,000 yuan, about US$29,000.
What is the Zerith Z1?
Zerith Z1 is a bipedal humanoid with 27 degrees of freedom and peak joint torque of 150 N·m, designed to move stably over uneven surfaces and complex terrain.
Where are Zerith robots deployed?
Zerith says H1 robots are in more than 20 commercial locations, including malls and offices in Hefei and Shenzhen, Hefei Xinqiao International Airport and Olé supermarkets.
How much does the Zerith H1 cost?
The wheeled Zerith H1 is priced at 199,000 yuan, roughly US$29,000, according to coverage of the company, making it a mid-priced service humanoid for hospitality customers.
How much has Zerith raised?
Zerith completed three funding rounds exceeding 100 million yuan in under six months, backed by Baohe Venture Capital, Cowin Capital and Waterwood Asset Management.
Does Zerith have orders?
Zerith has secured intention orders worth nearly US$14 million, according to coverage of its early commercial traction, alongside deployments in more than 20 commercial locations in China.
Where is Zerith Robotics based?
Zerith Robotics is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, and its founding team comes from the Tsinghua AI Robotics Laboratory, with the company established in January 2025.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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