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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.

Updated continuously · Last updated September 21, 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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A drone flying over a vibrant green crop field, showcasing modern agricultural technology.
Agricultural Drones
Agricultural Drones in India: Shipping Hardware, Deployment Realities, and Market Pricing

A hardware-first assessment of the Indian agricultural drone sector, evaluating DJI Agras, Garuda Aerospace, and domestic startups against DGCA regulations, verified deployment data, and landed cost estimates. Claims are graded by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and manufacturer announcements.

Sep 20, 2026 9 min
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Hospital AMRs
Hospital AMRs: Hardware-First Assessment of Aethon TUG, Moxi, and Autonomous Delivery

A grounded evaluation of commercial hospital AMRs, prioritizing shipped hardware over pilot claims, with technical specifications, deployment realities, and India market availability.

Sep 20, 2026 7 min
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Elder-Care Robots
Elder-Care Robots: Shipping Hardware, Proven Pilots, and the Reality of Assisted Living

A grounded assessment of commercially available elder-care robots, graded by deployment status and hardware readiness. Covers ElliQ, Paro, Lovot, and the technical and regulatory realities of deploying assistive home companions in India and global markets.

Sep 20, 2026 11 min
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Rehab Exoskeletons
Rehab Exoskeletons: Shipping Hardware, Clinical Evidence, and India Procurement

An evidence-graded review of commercial rehab exoskeletons, focusing on ReWalk, Ekso, and Cyberdyne HAL hardware status, independent clinical outcomes, and realistic India availability with landed cost estimates.

Sep 20, 2026 8 min
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Surgical Robots
Surgical Robots: Grading the Soft-Tissue Field by Installed Hardware and Clinical Data

An evidence-based assessment of da Vinci, Versius, and Hugo RAS in the soft-tissue surgical robotics space. Claims are graded by deployed units, independent clinical evaluations, and regulatory status, with explicit notes on India availability, CDSCO pathways, and approximate landed pricing.

Sep 20, 2026 7 min
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Last-Mile Delivery Bots
Last-Mile Delivery Bots: Hardware, Deployments, and Market Reality

A grounded assessment of sidewalk delivery robots, grading Starship and Serve Robotics by shipped hardware, verified pilot deployments, and actual India availability with landed cost estimates.

Sep 20, 2026 8 min
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Humanoids in Logistics
Humanoids in Logistics: Where Figure, Apptronik, and Agility Are Actually Deployed

A grounded assessment of bipedal robot deployments in warehouse and logistics operations. Grading claims by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and public announcements, this article evaluates Agility Robotics, Apptronik, and Figure AI against manufacturer specifications and independent reporting. India availability and approximate landed pricing are analyzed for enterprise procurement.

Sep 20, 2026 8 min
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Case & Piece Picking
Case & Piece Picking: Shipped Hardware, Integration Realities, and the Indian Market

An equipment-grade assessment of case and piece picking systems, focusing on deployed Symbotic and Covariant deployments, broader pick-and-place hardware tiers, and landed cost estimates for Indian logistics operators.

Sep 20, 2026 7 min
Interior view of a warehouse with stacked cardboard boxes on high shelves, showcasing storage and logistics.
AMRs in Warehouses
Autonomous Mobile Robots in Warehousing: Shipping Hardware, Real-World Deployments, and the Indian Market

A grounded assessment of autonomous mobile robot deployments in warehouse and logistics environments, evaluating shipping hardware over concept renders, tracking pilot-to-production transitions, and outlining current availability and pricing for Indian operators.

Sep 20, 2026 6 min

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