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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 August 13, 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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Service & Warranty
Service, Spares, and Warranty Frameworks for Early Humanoid Robot Buyers

A grounded look at what early buyers can expect regarding support, spare parts, and warranty terms for commercial humanoid robots, with a focus on India availability and realistic cost structures.

Aug 13, 2026 7 min
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Import & Customs
Importing Humanoid Robots to India: Customs, Duties, GST, and Clearing Procedures

A technical guide to importing humanoid robots into India, covering HS code classification, customs duty and IGST rates, ICEGATE filing procedures, required documentation, port clearing workflows, and landed cost estimates for commercial and research buyers.

Aug 13, 2026 8 min
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Pre-Order Guide
Humanoid Robots Pre-Order Guide: Availability, Lead Times, and India Pricing

A factual breakdown of which humanoid robot manufacturers are currently accepting pre-orders, expected delivery windows, and landed cost estimates for the Indian market. We grade claims by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and official announcements, prioritizing verified commercial pathways over conceptual renders.

Aug 13, 2026 7 min
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Price in India
Humanoid Robot Pricing in India: Landed Costs, Customs, and Real-World Availability

A factual breakdown of humanoid robot pricing in India, covering manufacturer MSRP, customs duties, GST, logistics, and landed cost estimates for shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announced platforms.

Aug 13, 2026 8 min
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Walking Speed & Gait
The Reality of Humanoid Locomotion: Speed, Stability, and Shipping Hardware

An evidence-based analysis of humanoid walking speed and gait stability, graded by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last. Includes India availability, landed cost estimates, and technical breakdowns of control systems, terrain adaptation, and real-world operational constraints.

Aug 13, 2026 8 min
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Degrees of Freedom
Degrees of Freedom in Humanoid Robots: Arm, Hand, and Leg Actuation Compared

Grounded analysis of actuated joint counts across shipped humanoid platforms, with emphasis on real-world manipulation, locomotion architecture, and India import pathways.

Aug 13, 2026 7 min
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Battery & Runtime
Spec Sheet vs Reality: The Battery & Runtime Debate in Humanoid Robots

Humanoid robots promise all-day operation, but battery chemistry, thermal limits, and duty cycles dictate actual runtime. This analysis grades claims by shipping hardware, pilot data, and announcements, with landed cost and availability notes for the Indian market.

Aug 13, 2026 6 min
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Payload & Reach
Payload & Reach in Humanoid Robots: What Ships, Pilots, and Announcements Actually Deliver

A grounded examination of payload capacity and reach specifications across commercially shipped, piloted, and announced humanoid robots, with clear deployment grading, verified manufacturer data, and India market availability.

Aug 13, 2026 12 min
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Humanoid Comparison Table
Humanoid Robots Comparison Table: Specs, Shipping Status, and Pricing

A grounded, spec-driven comparison of the leading commercially advancing humanoid robots, ranked by shipping readiness, verified capabilities, and India market availability.

Aug 13, 2026 9 min

Latest robotics news

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

India Humanoid Robotics Expo 2025 Unveils Next-Gen Platforms in Bengaluru
Events & Expos
India Humanoid Robotics Expo 2025 Unveils Next-Gen Platforms in Bengaluru
2 days ago
India Drafts National Safety Framework for Humanoid Robots; MeitY Seeks Stakeholder Feedback
Policy & Regulation
India Drafts National Safety Framework for Humanoid Robots; MeitY Seeks Stakeholder Feedback
yesterday
Sarvatra Systems Unveils Next-Gen Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
India Focus
Sarvatra Systems Unveils Next-Gen Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
15 hours ago
IIT Delhi Inaugurates Humanoid India Lab with ₹120 Crore DST Funding
Research & Labs
IIT Delhi Inaugurates Humanoid India Lab with ₹120 Crore DST Funding
yesterday
Figure 02 Humanoid Robots Begin Industrial Pilot Deployments Across Indian Manufacturing Hubs
Industry Deployments
Figure 02 Humanoid Robots Begin Industrial Pilot Deployments Across Indian Manufacturing Hubs
3 days ago
AstraBots Secures $18M Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Production for Indian Manufacturing
Startups & Funding
AstraBots Secures $18M Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Production for Indian Manufacturing
yesterday

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