Sean is a compact home robot from Zeroth, a Suzhou-based company, shown in its IFA Berlin 2026 exhibitor materials. The manufacturer describes a mobile robot with two arms (one telescopic, one cable-driven) and a three-finger gripper rather than a classic bipedal humanoid. Public information is thin and inconsistent.
Design and hardware
Zeroth's IFA exhibitor text describes Sean (also called N1 in the same copy) as a 30 kg robot with a footprint of about 0.2 m² that reaches from floor to countertop height. It has 14 joints: a telescopic left arm with 4, a right arm with 7, and a three-finger gripper. Battery life is 2 to 3 hours of active use.
The arm can be detached and mounted on a desk as a stationary assistant. A Physical Space Safety system fuses several sensors to avoid collisions.
Origin of Bots lists different figures (155 cm, 45 kg, 16 DoF, 3 kg payload) and flags them as unverified. The catalog values (165 cm, 48 kg, 24 DoF) are not confirmed by the manufacturer.
Software and AI
Sean is controlled by voice, through a mobile app or remotely. A Family Memory System remembers household members, objects and routines; Zeroth says it stores no images and encrypts the data.
Company
Zeroth was founded in 2024 and is headquartered in Suzhou, China. It builds its own components, motion control and AI models for consumer robots. At CES 2026 it entered the US with five robots: the M1 home humanoid (from $2,899), the W1 wheeled assistant, a WALL-E built with Disney and Pixar, the A1 quadruped and the full-size Jupiter humanoid.
Price and availability
No price or release date has been announced for Sean.
Timeline
- 2024 Zeroth founded in Suzhou
- 2026-01 US market entry at CES 2026
- 2026-09 Sean listed in Zeroth's IFA Berlin exhibitor profile
Sources
- Zeroth exhibitor profile, IFA Berlin (2026-08)
- Zeroth Robotics Launches into the U.S. with Debut Lineup of Interactive AI Robots (PR Newswire), Webull / PR Newswire (2026-01-04)
- Zeroth Unveils Sean, a Practical Humanoid Robot for Home Tasks and Teleoperation Training, Origin of Bots (2026-06-30)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 165 cm the Zeroth Robotics Sean is taller than 30% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- It has 14 degrees of freedom against a catalogue median of 28; more degrees of freedom usually means finer arm and hand movement.
- Its weight of 48 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 2 Zeroth Robotics models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Is Zeroth Sean a humanoid?
Zeroth describes it as a compact two-armed home robot with a gripper, not a walking humanoid.
How much does Sean weigh?
30 kg according to Zeroth's IFA materials; some sites list 45 kg without manufacturer confirmation.
How much does Sean cost?
No price has been announced.
Who makes Sean?
Zeroth, a Suzhou company founded in 2024.
How much does the Zeroth Robotics Sean cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Zeroth Robotics Sean. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Zeroth Robotics Sean available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How tall and heavy is the Zeroth Robotics Sean?
Height: 165 cm, weight: 48 kg, degrees of freedom: 14.
How do I buy the Zeroth Robotics Sean through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Zeroth Robotics. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
