You can’t buy Zeroth’s WALL-E robot in the US, but you can get his cousin

An AI robotics startup called Zeroth is turning WALL-E into a real robot companion. Although the version of WALL-E with the Disney-licensed design is currently only on sale in China, Zeroth is launching what looks like an off-brand version of the beloved robot in the US for $5,599.

The robot, called W1, doesn’t feature WALL-E’s yellow color scheme or human-like eyes, but it does come with the same dual tread design that’s supposed to help the robot travel over grass, gravel and slopes. Zeroth says the W1 is designed for use at home or in “light” scenarios, where it can carry up to 110 pounds — more than double its 44-pound weight — while using lidar, RGB cameras and sensors to navigate its environment.

The tasks the W1 can perform seem a bit limited. Zeroth says it can move items, follow you, act as a game host, and take photos with its 13-megapixel camera. The W1 travels at a maximum speed of about 1.1 mph (0.5 meters per second) and has a height of 22.6 inches.

Zeroth is also launching a doll-sized humanoid robot in the US. The M1 robot is just 15 inches long, starts at $2,899, and is designed to serve as a companion in the home. The M1 uses Google’s Gemini AI model to conduct conversations, while offering reminders, fall detection, and the ability to check in on people inside the home.

Zeroth says the device can run on a desktop or on the floor, and can “drop and self-recover in both modes.” The M1 has a battery life of about two hours and will automatically return to its dock to recharge, according to Zeroth.

Both the M1 and W1 robots will be available for pre-order in the United States during the first quarter of this year.