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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 June 15, 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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Humanoid Startup Funding
Humanoid Startup Funding Landscape: Capital Flows, Hardware Reality, and India Access

A grounded analysis of recent funding rounds for Figure, 1X, Apptronik, and Unitree, evaluating the transition from demo to deployment and India market implications without hype.

Jun 15, 2026 9 min
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India Market Size
India Robotics Market Size: The Installed Base vs. The Hype Cycle

An evidence-based assessment of India's robotics market size, prioritizing shipped units over announcements and analyzing the economic viability of automation in the Indian context.

Jun 15, 2026 9 min
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Make-in-India Robotics
Make-in-India Robotics: Policy, Incentives, and Domestic Manufacturing Reality

A factual analysis of India's robotics ecosystem focusing on the National Robotics Policy, PLI schemes, and the transition from concept to shipped hardware by domestic manufacturers. This piece evaluates policy intent against actual production capabilities, supply chain dependencies, and pricing structures available to the Indian market.

Jun 14, 2026 12 min
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Indian Drone Startups
Indian Drone Startups: Shipping Hardware Over Hype in a Regulated Market

A grounded analysis of India's leading drone manufacturers, evaluating actual shipment data, pilot deployments, and regulatory compliance. This report moves beyond concept videos to examine the commercial viability of ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane in defense and civil sectors.

Jun 14, 2026 10 min
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Indian Robotics Startups
The State of Indian Robotics Startups: Beyond Hype to Hardware

An evidence-based review of Indian robotics startups including Addverb, Peer Robotics, Miko, and Genrobotic, focusing on shipping hardware over conceptual announcements and analyzing the current deployment landscape in India.

Jun 14, 2026 8 min
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ABB, KUKA & Fanuc
The Industrial Robotics Old Guard: ABB, KUKA & Fanuc Market Reality Check

A grounded analysis of the established industrial robot manufacturers ABB, KUKA, and Fanuc. This report evaluates their shipping hardware, deployment rates, and availability in the Indian market, distinguishing proven automation from marketing announcements.

Jun 14, 2026 10 min
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Tesla Optimus Programme
Tesla Optimus: Grading the Humanoid Bet Against Production Reality

A grounded assessment of Tesla's Optimus Gen 2, evaluating actuator claims, factory deployments, and the current lack of commercial availability in India. This analysis separates hardware milestones from marketing announcements.

Jun 14, 2026 8 min
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics: Analyzing the Chinese Quadruped and Humanoid Pioneer

Unitree Robotics has transitioned from drone manufacturing to advanced robotics, offering shipping quadrupeds and prototype humanoids. This article evaluates their actual hardware capabilities, deployment status, and availability in the Indian market.

Jun 14, 2026 8 min
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Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics Digit: Evaluating the Amazon Partnership and Hardware Reality

A grounded assessment of Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal robot, focusing on its shipping status, Amazon pilot deployments, and the practical economics of humanoid logistics in India.

Jun 14, 2026 10 min

Latest robotics news

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

AstraBots Launches First Indigenously Developed Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
Humanoid News
AstraBots Launches First Indigenously Developed Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
8 hours ago
RobotWale Publishes First In-Depth Review of Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Reviews & Opinion
RobotWale Publishes First In-Depth Review of Tesla Optimus Gen 2
2 days ago
New Delhi to Host Inaugural Humanoid Robotics Expo at Bharat Mandapam
Events & Expos
New Delhi to Host Inaugural Humanoid Robotics Expo at Bharat Mandapam
yesterday
MeitY Unveils First Regulatory Framework for Humanoid Robots in India
Policy & Regulation
MeitY Unveils First Regulatory Framework for Humanoid Robots in India
yesterday
Sarvodaya Robotics Launches Cost-Effective Humanoid for Indian Factories
India Focus
Sarvodaya Robotics Launches Cost-Effective Humanoid for Indian Factories
yesterday
IIT Kanpur and DRDO Unveil Advanced Humanoid Robot Prototype at Aero India
Research & Labs
IIT Kanpur and DRDO Unveil Advanced Humanoid Robot Prototype at Aero India
2 days ago

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