🇨🇳 Zeroth Robotics

About Zeroth Robotics

Zeroth Robotics is a Suzhou-based robotics company that has taken an unusual approach to humanoid development by targeting the consumer market at low price points. Their M1 robot is a compact 50-centimetre humanoid companion designed to be programmable, affordable, and accessible to a broad audience including hobbyists, educators, and developers. With over 30,000 pre-orders reported at consumer pricing, the M1 represents a genuine attempt to crack open the personal robotics market that has eluded many larger companies.

The M1 is designed around a modular architecture that makes repairs and upgrades accessible without specialist tools. The onboard software supports Python programming and integrates with popular AI model APIs, allowing users to build conversational and task-oriented applications on top of the physical platform.

Zeroth Robotics has positioned itself as a community-oriented company, engaging actively with the maker and developer communities through open documentation and an accessible SDK.

Key Products

• M1: 50 cm consumer humanoid robot with programmable joints, onboard compute, and AI API integration; designed for home use, education, and developer experimentation.

UK Market Presence

Zeroth Robotics has attracted international pre-orders including from UK buyers. The M1 is expected to ship to the UK market, with pricing anticipated in the £300 to £500 range. UK import duties and VAT will apply to units shipped from China. Check current availability and shipping terms directly through the Zeroth Robotics website.

Buying Used Zeroth Robotics Equipment

Given the M1's recent launch and consumer price point, a secondhand market is beginning to emerge on platforms like eBay. Early buyers who received review or pre-order units are the likely source of any used M1 units. Battery and servo condition are the key checks. The software ecosystem is actively maintained and community-supported, reducing the risk of buying a unit that has lost software support.