Zeroth describes a 50 cm desktop robot with a 12-degree-of-freedom bipedal leg configuration for reinforcement-learning work.
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Zeroth M1 EDU Combo
A desk-sized humanoid for developers studying movement. It suits coding and robot-learning projects, rather than home care or a ready-made household helper.
Body50 cm; 2.8 kg; 510 mm arm span.Manufacturer source
JointsTwenty total degrees of freedom; twelve in the legs.Manufacturer source
ComputeHorizon RDK 5; 10 TOPS NPU described.Manufacturer source
MovementAbout 0.2 m/s walking or 1.1 m/s on the cart.Manufacturer source
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Perform one documented movement
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Return to the starting pose on command
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See the proposed test track01 / The assessment
What the evidence supports.
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Capability
What can it actually do?
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Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Desk-sized walking and RL experiments. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. EDU Combo is aimed at developers. Reinforcement-learning tools are not a supplied home-care capability.
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02 / Can it actually do it?
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The captured maker page describes a developer audience and advertised pre-orders with projected Q4 2026 shipping.
Source 1Zeroth describes Isaac Gym and MuJoCo workflows, Python and M1 Spine SDKs, ROS 2 integration and PyTorch/ONNX export for the M1 EDU Combo. Documentation access, supported versions and transfer to a particular physical robot have not been independently checked.
Source 2The maker’s checked page says it ships only to the United States and describes the included one-year M1 EDU Combo warranty as US-only. This is a dated vendor statement, not proof of delivery or a legal assessment.
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Specifications and configuration
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| Item | Documented detail | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Size and joints | Zeroth describes a 50 cm desktop robot with a 12-degree-of-freedom bipedal leg configuration for reinforcement-learning work. | Source 1 |
| Development stack | Zeroth describes Isaac Gym and MuJoCo workflows, Python and M1 Spine SDKs, ROS 2 integration and PyTorch/ONNX export for the M1 EDU Combo. Documentation access, supported versions and transfer to a particular physical robot have not been independently checked. | Source 2 |
An omitted measurement is unknown in this review, not zero or unsupported. Check the exact hardware edition and documentation before ordering or designing around it.
50 cm; 2.8 kg; 510 mm arm span.
Manufacturer sourceTwenty total degrees of freedom; twelve in the legs.
Manufacturer sourceHorizon RDK 5; 10 TOPS NPU described.
Manufacturer sourceAbout 0.2 m/s walking or 1.1 m/s on the cart.
Manufacturer sourceAbout two hours.
Manufacturer sourcePython/M1 Spine SDK, ROS 2 integration and Isaac Gym/MuJoCo workflows.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet Zeroth M1 EDU Combo
One named M1 EDU Combo reference; related configurations and colour options are not counted as separate robot models. Hardware revision and the identity of any supplied unit remain unverified. Earlier consumer M1 and EDU package relationship is unresolved; do not create separate places for them without evidence.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
Official page says pre-orders are open and projects shipping in Q4 2026; this is a schedule rather than proof of shipments. Customer support, availability by country, warranty and safety certifications are unverified. Confirm intended-market availability, exact purchase terms, charging, app and data handling, replacement parts, warranty and repair before buying. Performance and data handling have not been independently assessed.
Support, software and repairs
The EDU page lists pre-order delivery in Q4 2026 and a first November batch, not completed shipments. It currently restricts shipping and included one-year warranty to US customers. Repair is by direct support enquiry. Confirm spare actuators, battery and training files. Other M1 pages show different speeds, so use the EDU configuration and obtain a dated final specification.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- No independent task performance or sustained-use evidence assessed.
- Exact supplied configuration, current regional terms and support remain unverified.
- No image reuse basis, observed video, capability or readiness grade is established.
- Projected Q4 2026 pre-order shipping is not confirmed delivery or a consumer home-care claim.
- The relationship between the earlier consumer M1 and M1 EDU configuration remains unresolved; do not count them separately without evidence.
- The page makes inconsistent statements about reinforcement-learning transfer; no transfer success or safety claim is inferred.
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- zeroth0.com Source checked 2026-10-28
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- Manufacturer specifications and support Source checked 2026-10-31
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