Joey Chaos vs Zeroth M1
Side-by-side comparison of Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) and Zeroth M1 (Zeroth Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
- Zeroth M1United States
Year First Available
- Joey Chaos2008
- Zeroth M12026
Verified Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
- Zeroth M10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- Zeroth M1$2,899
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Zeroth M12 hrs
Availability Status
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
- Zeroth M1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Joey Chaos75 kg
- Zeroth M128 kg
Height
- Joey Chaos170 mm
- Zeroth M138.1 cm
Mobility Type
- Joey Chaosbipedal
- Zeroth M1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
- Zeroth M1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
- Zeroth M11 m/s
Terrain
- Joey Chaosboth
- Zeroth M1flat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Joey Chaos30 kg
- Zeroth M120 kg
Total DOF
- Joey Chaos28
- Zeroth M16
Arm DOF
- Joey Chaos7
- Zeroth M12
Hand DOF
- Joey Chaos10
- Zeroth M1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Zeroth M18-core Horizon Sunrise Series
Programming
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- Zeroth M1no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Zeroth M12 hrs
Charging Method
- Joey Chaos—
- Zeroth M1tethered
Software
SDK Languages
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- Zeroth M1no_code_gui
ROS Support
- Joey ChaosYes
- Zeroth M1—
Open API
- Joey ChaosYes
- Zeroth M1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Joey Chaos—
- Zeroth M1prototype
IP Rating
- Joey ChaosIP54
- Zeroth M1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- Zeroth M1$2,899
Price Tier
- Joey Chaos80-150K
- Zeroth M120-40K
Pricing Model
- Joey Chaospurchase
- Zeroth M1purchase
Developer Unit Price
- Joey Chaos—
- Zeroth M1$89,999
Warranty
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
- Zeroth M1—
Applications
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
- Zeroth M1eldercare_assistance, education, consumer_companion
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $2,899 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 28 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 38.1 cm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 6 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 2 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 8-core Horizon Sunrise Series |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $2,899 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $89,999 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | eldercare_assistance, education, consumer_companion |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Joey Chaos and Zeroth M1?
Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Zeroth M1 is made by Zeroth Robotics, based in US.
When were Joey Chaos and Zeroth M1 launched?
Joey Chaos launched in 2008. Zeroth M1 launched in 2026.
How much does Joey Chaos cost compared to Zeroth M1?
Joey Chaos is listed at $100,000. Zeroth M1 is listed at $2,899.
How do Joey Chaos and Zeroth M1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Joey Chaos scores 68/100. Zeroth M1 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Joey Chaos and Zeroth M1?
Joey Chaos carries up to 11 kg. Zeroth M1 carries up to 20 kg.
Are Joey Chaos and Zeroth M1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Joey Chaos and Zeroth M1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
Joey Chaos vs Zeroth M1 compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.