As reported by The Verge, on January 5, 2026, the robotics firm Zeroth introduced two brand - new robots to the U.S. market. Among these, the tracked robot W1 bears a striking resemblance to the character "WALL - E" from the animated film WALL - E. It is priced at $5,599 (roughly equivalent to RMB 39,241).

The W1 adopts a dual - track design, making it well - suited for household and light - duty applications. It has a maximum load capacity of 49.9 kilograms. Equipped with lidar and sensors, the robot can navigate autonomously and perform basic tasks, such as carrying items.

During the same launch period, the humanoid robot M1 was also revealed. Standing at approximately 38 centimeters tall, it has a starting price of $2,899. Marketed as a home companion device, the M1 is integrated with the Google Gemini model for interaction. It offers a range of functions, including reminders and fall detection. With a battery life of around 2 hours, it can automatically return to its charging station when the battery level is low.