Zeroth
Zeroth Robotics is a Suzhou humanoid robot company, known in China as Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology, founded in late 2024 by Guo Renjie, who holds a master's degree in finance from the London School of Economics and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list. It builds home and companion robots. Jupiter is a full-size home humanoid that looks like an astronaut with a warm white exterior, supports teleoperation and autonomous modes and is meant for chores and companionship. Sean is a humanoid focused on practical interaction with compact three-finger grippers, and M1 is a 50 cm desktop humanoid companion priced at about 10,000 yuan in China and US$2,899 in the United States. Zeroth showed five robots at CES 2026, including a Disney-Pixar WALL-E collaboration. In July 2026 Ant Group led a 500 million yuan (US$74 million) pre-Series A, taking total funding to about 1 billion yuan, and Zeroth reports orders above 30,000 units and first-half revenue growth of 600 percent.
π‘Notable Achievement: Ant Group led a 500 million yuan pre-Series A in Zeroth in July 2026, and the company reports orders above 30,000 units.
What Does Zeroth Do?
Zeroth Robotics is a Suzhou company, founded in late 2024 by Guo Renjie, making home humanoids from the desktop M1 to the full-size Jupiter.
βCompanion robots at every size.β
Range
M1 companion, Sean and the full-size Jupiter.
Orders
More than 30,000 units.
Backing
Ant Group led a 500 million yuan round.
What Can Zeroth Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Companionship and household support.
Home Companion
Jupiter supports chores and companionship.
Desktop Companion
M1 is a 50 cm companion robot.
Zeroth Robots
Showing 2 Humanoid Robots of 2 total models
Sean
By: Zeroth
Launched: 2026
Sean is a compact, functional humanoid robot engineered by Zeroth Robotics for consistent and stable handling in regulated environments. Standing at 155cm tall, it prioritizes practical utility over anatomical resemblance, featuring streamlined three-finger grippers optimized for safe human interaction and effective grabbing of everyday objects. Sean operates with a maximum speed of 3km/h and can handle payloads up to 3kg per arm. Its reliability stems from an HD-4K vision system paired with onboard edge AI computing, enabling autonomous decision-making. The robotβs structure combines aluminum alloy with composite panels for durability. Designed for research, AI development, home assistance, and retail applications, Sean represents a pragmatic step toward scalable humanoid structures, though it is not yet available for commercial purchase.
Jupiter
By: Zeroth
Launched: 2026
Zeroth Jupiter is a full-size bipedal humanoid robot engineered for real-world task execution in dynamic human environments. Standing at 1.65 meters, it combines autonomous navigation with teleoperation capabilities, enabling seamless transitions between independent operation and remote control for precision tasks. Key features include advanced motion control for natural bipedal walking, stair climbing, and obstacle avoidance; multimodal perception for environmental understanding; and dexterous manipulation for household chores like fetching items, surface wiping, and light assembly. Its integrated safety stack ensures collaborative human-robot interaction with collision detection and emergency stops. Powered by a unified AI stack with dynamic learning in 'Zeroth World' simulation, Jupiter adapts to cluttered indoor spaces, supports voice interaction, and scales via software updates. Designed for homes, research, and light commercial use, it prioritizes reliability, balance recovery, and modular end-effectors for versatile applications from companionship to logistics assistance.
Zeroth Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Zeroth founded in Suzhou
Guo Renjie founds Zeroth Robotics, known in China as Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology, to build home humanoids.
Source: cnbc.com
Jupiter home humanoid and five robots shown at CES 2026
Zeroth debuts its Jupiter humanoid roadmap and five robots, including a WALL-E collaboration, at CES 2026.
Source: armdevices.net
500 million yuan pre-Series A led by Ant Group
Zeroth announces a US$74 million pre-Series A led by Ant Group, taking total funding to about 1 billion yuan.
Source: theaiinsider.tech
Zeroth Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Zeroth Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- βLarge order book.
- βStrategic investor Ant Group.
Core Strategic Focus
Fulfilling orders.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- β’Products are small or early.
- β’Limited technical detail.
Zeroth vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Height / Weight
- Jupiter (Zeroth)
- 165 cm / 55 kg
- Unitree G1
- 132 cm / 35 kg
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- 171 cm / 65 kg
- Booster T1
- 110 cm / 25 kg
Hand Mechanism
- Jupiter (Zeroth)
- 3-Finger Compliant
- Unitree G1
- 3-Finger / 5-Finger
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- 12-DoF XHAND1
- Booster T1
- Parallel Gripper
Target Use Case
- Jupiter (Zeroth)
- Commercial & Home
- Unitree G1
- Research & Education
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- Industrial Assembly
- Booster T1
- Developer RL Research
| Strategic Dimension | Jupiter (Zeroth) | Unitree G1 | STAR1 (Robot Era) | Booster T1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height / Weight | 165 cm / 55 kg | 132 cm / 35 kg | 171 cm / 65 kg | 110 cm / 25 kg |
| Hand Mechanism | 3-Finger Compliant | 3-Finger / 5-Finger | 12-DoF XHAND1 | Parallel Gripper |
| Target Use Case | Commercial & Home | Research & Education | Industrial Assembly | Developer RL Research |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Ant Group
Led the July 2026 round.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Led the July 2026 round.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Zeroth Headquarters
HQSuzhou, Jiangsu, China
Articles & Industry News
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Zeroth Unveils Sean, a Practical Humanoid Robot for Home Tasks and Teleoperation Training
News about Sean
Zeroth's Jupiter Humanoid Debuts Amid M1 Launch Buzz
News about Jupiter
Robot Comparisons
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Next-Gen IRON by XPENG vs Jupiter by Zeroth
Which humanoid robot is better? Next-Gen IRON vs Jupiter compared for dexterity, AI autonomy, payload, and industrial use cases.
Jupiter by Zeroth vs P-73 by Blue Robin: Review
Head-to-head: Jupiter vs P-73. Explore differences in speed, sensors, navigation, and software.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Zeroth
What is Zeroth Robotics?
Zeroth Robotics is a Suzhou humanoid robot company, known in China as Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology, that makes the Jupiter home humanoid, the Sean humanoid and the M1 desktop companion.
Who founded Zeroth Robotics?
Zeroth was founded in late 2024 by Guo Renjie, who holds a finance master's degree from the London School of Economics and made Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026.
What is the Zeroth Jupiter?
Jupiter is Zeroth's full-size home humanoid with an astronaut-like white design, supporting both teleoperation and autonomous modes for chores and companionship.
What is the Zeroth M1?
M1 is Zeroth's 50 cm desktop humanoid companion robot, priced at about 10,000 yuan in China and US$2,899 in the United States.
How much has Zeroth raised?
Ant Group led a 500 million yuan (US$74 million) pre-Series A in July 2026, taking Zeroth's total funding to about 1 billion yuan, with Geely Capital and 37 Interactive also investing.
How many orders does Zeroth have?
Zeroth reports orders above 30,000 units and first-half 2026 revenue up 600 percent, across early childhood education, smart home and pet companionship uses.
Where is Zeroth based?
Zeroth Robotics is based in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, and is legally Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., which was founded in late 2024.
What is the Zeroth WALL-E robot?
Zeroth showed a robot in collaboration with Disney-Pixar's WALL-E at CES 2026, among five robots that included the Jupiter humanoid.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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