Aaron Saunders Deepmind Boston Dynamics

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Aaron Saunders, Former CTO of

Boston Dynamics,

now Google DeepMind

Zeus 1Not Verified

$ 140 000

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Zeus 1 is a heavy-duty industrial humanoid built for long runtimes, modular tooling, and high-precision smart manufacturing tasks.

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Humanoid.Guide skill score: 7/10 ?This score is calculated as the combined total of Navigation and Manipulation performance.

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Specifications and details:

Availability

Production-ready prototype / early commercial units

Nationality

China

Website https://en.pl-universe.com/
Degrees of freedom, overall

42

Degrees of freedom, hands

14

Height [cm]

160 to 175 cm

Manipulation performance

4

Navigation performance

3

Max speed (km/h)

8

Strength [kg]

~15–20 kg payload (assumed)

Weight [kg]

~300 kg

Runtime pr charge (hours)

8

Safe with humans

Yes

CPU/GPU

Industrial CPU + dedicated AI accelerator (assumed)

Ingress protection

Industrial-grade, indoor rated

Camera resolution

RGB + depth, ~1080p

Connectivity

Ethernet, Industrial fieldbus, Wi‑Fi

Operating system

Linux-based industrial OS / ROS

LLM integration

Possible via external system integration

Latency glass to action

150–250 ms

Motor tech

High-torque electric motors

Gear tech

Harmonic + reinforced planetary gears

Main structural material

Steel frame with aluminum components

Number of fingers

2-finger gripping claws

Main market

Industrial automation, Manufacturing

H.G skill score

N/A

Verified

Not verified

Walking Speed [km/h]

N/A

Shipping Size

N/A

Color

White

Manufacturer

PL Universe

Description

Zeus 1 is an industrial humanoid designed for demanding factory environments. It focuses on strength, endurance, and consistent output. Instead of targeting consumer use, it supports smart manufacturing workflows. As a result, it fits heavy-duty automation tasks well.

Aaron Saunders Deepmind Boston Dynamics

Featuring insights from

Aaron Saunders, Former CTO of

Boston Dynamics,

now Google DeepMind

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Moreover, Zeus 1 stands out through its modular end effector system. The robot can switch tools based on the job. Therefore, it adapts quickly to different production stages. This flexibility reduces downtime and simplifies deployment.

In addition, the robot supports dual-arm collaboration for complex operations. It works alongside manufacturing systems such as MES and unloading lines. Consequently, it integrates smoothly into existing factories. This design supports continuous, high-precision work.

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Finally, Zeus 1 targets versatility at scale. It handles material movement, assembly, inspection, and packaging. As a result, manufacturers can use one platform for many roles. Overall, the robot reflects a practical approach to humanoid automation.

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