ZEALS announces quasi-domestic humanoid D1

On Aug. 5, 2026, ZEALS announced the quasi-domestic compact humanoid D1, developed for indoor environments in Japan. The company said the price starts at ¥5 million per unit and that it aims to produce 100 units and achieve a cumulative 10,000 hours of field operation within fiscal 2026.

The key question is whether the robot can guide visitors and carry light items indoors, where corridors are narrow and people and wheelchairs move about, such as in hospitals and care facilities. ZEALS said it separately tested hospital tasks—including operating a tea-serving machine and helping clear dishes—while avoiding contact and falls.