The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Zeroth: 3 models, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $147.2M raised. 1 source back the record.
CategoryHumanoids
Overview
Zeroth (formally Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology) is a Chinese consumer robotics company founded in 2024 by former Dreame China president Guo Renjie. The company develops embodied-intelligence companion robots including the Zeroth M1 humanoid for home care, the Zeroth W1 Wall-E-inspired wheeled robot, and Jupiter, a teleoperation-capable humanoid for commercial applications.
Zeroth launched its product lineup in the U.S. at CES 2026 and has raised over 1 billion RMB in total funding, with a pre-Series A round led by Ant Group.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 2 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPriced roundPre-Series A post-money
Key facts
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News coverage
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Models (3)
View all models →Current platform
Zeroth W1
Companion humanoid robot from Zeroth Robotics, shown at AWE 2026 in Shanghai with Wall-E IP authorization.
Current platform
Zeroth M1
Zeroth (formally Suzhou JoyIn Intelligent Technology) is a Chinese consumer robotics company founded in 2024 by former [Dreame](/companies/dreame) China president Guo Renjie. The company develops embodied-intelligence companion robots including the [Zeroth M1](/models/zeroth-m1) humanoid for home care, the [Zeroth W1](/models/zeroth-w1) Wall-E-inspired wheeled robot, and Jupiter, a teleoperation-capable humanoid for commercial applications. Zeroth launched its product lineup in the U.S. at CES 2026 and has raised over 1 billion RMB in total funding, with a pre-Series A round led by Ant Group.
Current platform
Zeroth Jupiter
Zeroth Robotics is a Chinese humanoid robotics company founded in 2024, combining advanced AI, embodied intelligence, and a global supply chain to build humanoid and mobile robots for homes and businesses. Its [Jupiter](/models/zeroth-jupiter) full-size humanoid robot supports both teleoperation and autonomous operation, and debuted at CES 2026 alongside the M1 and W1 models.
Zeroth on the deployment map
View the global map2 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where Zeroth's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full Zeroth deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (4)
- Renjie Guo CEOreported, not verified
- Guo Renjie Founder & CEOreported, not verified
- Wang Hui COOreported, not verified
- Tang Jinju CTOreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Guo Renjiecofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for Zeroth.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- Zeroth2 deployments
Recent coverage
Zeroth in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Dobot6 models
- AgiBot5 models
- AheadForm5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- unknown
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (3)
Zeroth’s 3 disclosed rounds, $221M in total, oldest to newest.
- Pre-Series A2026-07-01
$74M(reported) · $442M post
Investors: Ant Group, 37 Interactive Entertainment, Monolith, Geely Capital, Hua Capital
- Other2026-07-01
$74M(reported) · $368M post
Investors: Ant Group
- Series A2025-11-01
$74M(reported) · $442M post
Investors: Ant Group (lead)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
Zeroth W1 at China, Asia
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
Zeroth W1 at United States (multiple hotel chains)
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
Medium confidence
Review state
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Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- secondary-established-publication
- Established publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Zeroth.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Dobot6 models
- AgiBot5 models
- AheadForm5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Zeroth from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
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Ant Group Leads 3M Zeroth Robotics Round, Marking 12th Humanoid Deal in 18 Months
Ant Group led a 500 million yuan (3.6M) pre-Series A funding round in Zeroth, the 12th humanoid robotics investment Ant has made since early 2025. Zeroth claims over 30,000 robot…
Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group enters the humanoid robot market with 12 deals
Ant Group led a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in Zeroth, the company's 12th humanoid robotics deal in 18 months.
Guo Renjie - Forbes 30 Under 30
Zeroth founder and CEO Guo Renjie featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 for building a Chinese consumer robotics company developing companion humanoid robots.
CES 2026: Everyday robotics in all sizes and for all purposes
Zeroth Robotics CEO Renjie Guo presented the Jupiter humanoid and other robots at CES 2026, aiming to build the world's first robot that can truly interact with the real world.
Zeroth Robotics Emerges from Stealth, Enters U.S. Market & Debuts Lineup of Interactive AI Robots
Zeroth Robotics emerged from stealth at CES 2026 with a five-robot portfolio spanning home, developer, and light commercial use, built on a shared technical foundation linked to…
Zeroth Robotics Launches into the U.S. with Debut Lineup of Interactive AI Robots for Consumer and Commercial Buyers
Zeroth Robotics emerged from stealth at CES 2026 with a five-robot lineup including the M1 home humanoid, W1 wheeled assistant, WALL-E companion, A1 research quadruped, and…
Ant Group leads 3.6M investment in Zeroth as humanoid robotics startup secures 30,000 unit orders
Ant Group led a 500 million yuan (3.6M) funding round in Zeroth, marking its 12th humanoid robotics investment. Zeroth secured 30,000 unit orders.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/zeroth.md
- RSS feed: /companies/zeroth/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/29fda3dd-b4c6-446a-ae5e-ac8bc165205c
- Revision history: /companies/zeroth/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Dobot6 models
- AgiBot5 models
- AheadForm5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
Video
Zeroth-01 Status Update 11/11/2024 Open-source embodied AI humanoid robot capable vision, speech, and simulation training at scale (sim2real) with 3D printed h
The Zeroth Law of Robotics superscedes the first 3 laws of Robotics, in order to give robots the decision making to allow to protect Humanity, even if it means
On the CES 2026 show floor with RobotShop, visiting the Zeroth booth, where the company showcased a lineup of embodied robots for home, entertainment, and servi
Perception. Action. Resonance. A presence that truly coexists with you. It understands more than the world, it understands you. Zeroth. Now arriving. #Zero
Zeroth is pitching a small, consumer-oriented humanoid platform that prioritizes safety and everyday interaction over raw payload. The M1 prototype shown here s
From home to outdoor, embodied intelligence is moving into everyday life. Live demos, real-world scenarios, and our current product lineup. Thank you to everyon
Zeroth brought Wall-E to life at CES 2026 along with other humanoid robots. Here’s what they unveiled. First, the M1 – a compact home robot built on embodied
🤖 Built a Humanoid Robot… From Open-Source Parts! Meet Zeroth Bot — a DIY humanoid robot you can build, customize, and program yourself. 🚀 ✅ 3D printed huma
Reality vs attention
Zeroth draws attention at the 59th percentile but verifies reality at the 27th percentile among humanoids. Hype Gap +31.3, 22nd widest among humanoids.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $221M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
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Last computed: Aug 22, 2026