M1.0
The M1 by Zeroth Robotics is a compact miniature humanoid robot standing 494 mm tall and weighing 2.8 kg, designed as a research and education platform with both bipedal locomotion and a wheeled mobility base, offering approximately 2 hours of battery life.
Primary use case: Robotics research and education, bipedal locomotion experimentation
Weight
1.8 kg
Price
$18K
Specifications
Physical
Weight
1.8 kg
Locomotion
legged
Manipulation
Max Lift/Arm
2 kg
Commercial
Price
$18K
Availability
commercial
Primary Use Case
Robotics research and education, bipedal locomotion experimentation
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