W1 is part of the domestic robot lineup from Zeroth Robotics, which is scheduled to open for preorder in the U.S. during the first quarter of this year.
What differentiates the fledgling robotics company is its focus on humanoid and companion robots designed for everyday tasks, rather than industrial or warehouse use.
"We want to build the world's first robot that can truly interact with the real world," said Zeroth Robotics CEO Renjie Guo in an interview with AJP on Tuesday at the company's booth in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2026.
Although the company was founded in 2024, the 28-year-old entrepreneur laid out an expansive ambition.
"Our goal is to become a companion for every member of the family," Guo said.
Unlike many consumer robots that simply mount a camera onto a mobile platform, W1 is designed to film independently while navigating its surroundings.
"Other robots just stick a camera on," Guo said. "Ours actually shoots footage on its own."
The robot can self-navigate to avoid hazards such as water, and a single charge powers W1 for two to three hours. As production scales up, the company expects manufacturing capacity to reach as many as 3,000 units per day, Guo said.
M1, a 38-centimeter-tall robot named after "Mini" is designed to operate on tabletops, M1 can also mount a balancing scooter to move around the home.
The robot is positioned as a companion for seniors, offering gentle medication reminders and safety monitoring. Its functions extend to reading stories to children, playing interactive games, helping care for pets — and even assisting users in writing autobiographies.
"We've built an app store and an agent store," Guo said. "Users can download functions tailored to their needs."
At the top of the lineup is Jupiter, a full-sized humanoid robot named after the largest planet in the solar system. Guo described Jupiter as the company's most ambitious project.
"Someday, this robot will be capable of basic AGI," he said. "It will go beyond being a companion — sometimes it will be a tool."
For now, Jupiter is capable of teleoperation demonstrations and basic walking, though Guo acknowledged its movements still need refinement. A camera embedded in the robot's abdomen allows it to perceive and interact with its environment.
Asked why Zeroth Robotics chose CES 2026 for its debut, Guo said the goal was to present both its products and long-term vision directly to consumers.
"We wanted to show all of our products and our vision to consumers," he said. "A robot that's both a companion and a tool — that's what we're here to present."
"A robot that truly enters the home and does things you never imagined — that's our one and only goal," Guo added.
The company's CES showcase reflects how far — and how boldly — China has advanced in humanoid and consumer robotics, as startups increasingly push robots beyond factories and into everyday life.
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