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Humanoids are shipping

The humanoid revolution is already in the factory

Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Unitree H1 and Apptronik Apollo are no longer concept videos - they are on production lines. Here is the honest state of the art.

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Made for India

Specs, prices and availability - in rupees

Every robot we cover comes with India-specific pricing, customs guidance and a realistic view of what is actually importable today.

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Under the hood

The AI stack that makes humanoids work

VLA models, imitation learning and foundation models from Nvidia, DeepMind, Tesla and Figure - without the marketing spin.

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Robots at home

The best robot vacuums, mops and cooking bots for Indian homes

Roborock, Roomba, Dreame, Nymble Julia and the consumer robots actually worth buying in 2026.

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Drones and fields

India's agri-drone wave, grounded

Garuda Aerospace, ideaForge and DJI Agras - who is actually spraying Indian fields, and what it costs the farmer.

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Updated continuously · Last updated October 22, 2026

Start with the machines that matter

Four pillars of the RobotWale library - from humanoids to the AI stack underneath.

Famous Humanoids

Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Unitree H1, Apptronik Apollo and more.

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AI & Robotics

VLA models, imitation learning and the robotics foundation models.

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Home & Consumer

Robot vacuums, cooking bots and the robots already living in Indian homes.

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Drones & Agri

DJI Agras, Garuda Aerospace, ideaForge and India's drone wave.

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Latest articles

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Robotics IPOs
Public Robotics Equities: Hardware-First Valuation and Market Dynamics

An analytical overview of publicly traded robotics and industrial automation companies, their hardware shipping metrics, valuation frameworks, and India market availability.

Oct 22, 2026 7 min
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Humanoid Startup Funding
Humanoid Startup Funding: Capital Cycles, Shipping Milestones, and India Market Realities

An analysis of recent funding rounds for Figure, 1X, Apptronik, Sanctuary Robotics, and Unitree Robotics, graded by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and capital allocation, with explicit notes on India availability and landed cost estimates.

Oct 21, 2026 8 min
A blue Yaskawa industrial robot arm on display, showcasing advanced technology and robotics.
India Market Size
The Real Size of India’s Robotics Market: Shipping Hardware, Pilots, and Ground Truth

A hardware-first assessment of India’s robotics market size, separating shipped industrial and warehouse systems from pilot deployments and announcements, with verified INR pricing and availability data.

Oct 21, 2026 9 min
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Make-in-India Robotics
Make-in-India Robotics: Policy, Incentives, and the State of Domestic Manufacturing

An evidence-based overview of India’s policy framework, financial incentives, and domestic manufacturing progress for humanoid and advanced robotics, graded by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and official announcements, with availability and pricing data for the Indian market.

Oct 21, 2026 7 min
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Indian Drone Startups
The Indian Drone Wave: Hardware, Pilots, and Market Realities

A grounded assessment of India’s domestic drone ecosystem, evaluating ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane through the lens of shipped hardware, verified deployments, and commercial pricing. Claims are graded by manufacturing output first, pilot operations second, and announcements last.

Oct 21, 2026 9 min
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Indian Robotics Startups
Indian Robotics Startups: Shipping Hardware, Pilots, and Real-World Deployment

A grounded assessment of India’s robotics startup ecosystem, evaluating Peer Robotics, Addverb, Genrobotic, Miko, and peer firms against shipping milestones, pilot deployments, and verifiable pricing. Hardware-first grading applied.

Oct 21, 2026 6 min
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ABB, KUKA & Fanuc
ABB, KUKA & Fanuc: The Industrial Robot Old Guard in 2024

A grounded assessment of the three legacy industrial robot manufacturers, evaluating their current shipping hardware, verified deployment patterns, service infrastructure, and Indian market availability based on manufacturer specifications and independent reporting.

Oct 21, 2026 9 min
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Tesla Optimus Programme
Inside Tesla's Humanoid Bet: Optimus Programme Analysis

A grounded assessment of Tesla’s Optimus development trajectory, hardware milestones, deployment grading, and India market implications.

Oct 21, 2026 8 min
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics: Shipping Hardware, Actuator Architecture, and India Market Reality

A grounded evaluation of Unitree Robotics’ quadruped and humanoid platforms, graded by shipped hardware, actuator integration, and verified deployment data. Includes India availability status and landed cost estimates.

Oct 21, 2026 10 min

Latest robotics news

Humanoid launches, deployments, funding and India-focused coverage - in one place.

Unitree Launches G2 Humanoid Robot, Targeting Indian Manufacturing with Sub-$15,000 Pricing
Humanoid News
Unitree Launches G2 Humanoid Robot, Targeting Indian Manufacturing with Sub-$15,000 Pricing
yesterday
Figure AI Unveils Figure 02 Humanoid Robot With Advanced Manipulation And Lower Pricing
Reviews & Opinion
Figure AI Unveils Figure 02 Humanoid Robot With Advanced Manipulation And Lower Pricing
18 hours ago
India's First International Humanoid Robotics Expo Unveils Affordable Automation Platforms
Events & Expos
India's First International Humanoid Robotics Expo Unveils Affordable Automation Platforms
11 hours ago
India Unveils Draft Framework for Humanoid Robot Safety and Certification
Policy & Regulation
India Unveils Draft Framework for Humanoid Robot Safety and Certification
yesterday
Aether Dynamics Unveils Vajra-1 Humanoid Robot Platform
India Focus
Aether Dynamics Unveils Vajra-1 Humanoid Robot Platform
22 hours ago
IIT Madras and Hyundai Motor Group Inaugurate Advanced Humanoid Robotics Research Centre
Research & Labs
IIT Madras and Hyundai Motor Group Inaugurate Advanced Humanoid Robotics Research Centre
9 hours ago

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