Photos: New WALL-E inspired robots turn sci-fi into real-life home helpers

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, robotics startup Zeroth Robotics officially entered the US market by unveiling a lineup of five AI-powered robots designed for homes and small businesses. The company’s flagship product, the W1 robot, draws inspiration from the iconic WALL-E character but features a neutral, unbranded design to avoid copyright issues. Priced at $5,599, the W1 is built for household mobility tasks with a dual-tread system enabling it to traverse various terrains like grass and gravel. Equipped with lidar, RGB cameras, and other sensors, it can carry loads up to 110 pounds, navigate autonomously, and perform limited tasks such as transporting items, following its owner, hosting games, and taking photos. Alongside the W1, Zeroth introduced the smaller M1 humanoid robot, standing 15 inches tall and priced at $2,899. The M1 focuses on companionship and light assistance, leveraging Google’s Gemini AI for conversational abilities. It offers practical features