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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 November 11, 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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Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics: From Research Lab to Commercial Hardware

An evidence-based review of Boston Dynamics’ research lineage, grading claims by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and public announcements. Covers Atlas, Spot, India availability, and verified pricing.

Nov 10, 2026 9 min
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Service & Warranty
Service & Warranty: What Early Buyers Need to Know About Humanoid Robot Support

A factual breakdown of warranty terms, service networks, spare parts logistics, and landed support costs for humanoid robots available to Indian buyers, graded by actual deployment status and manufacturer documentation.

Nov 10, 2026 8 min
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Import & Customs
Navigating Humanoid Robot Imports to India: Duties, GST, and Customs Clearance

A practical guide to importing humanoid robots into India, covering HS code classification, customs duty and IGST applicability, port clearance procedures, regulatory compliance, and current market availability with landed cost estimates.

Nov 10, 2026 8 min
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Pre-Order Guide
Humanoid Robot Pre-Orders: Who Is Taking Deposits and What to Expect

A grounded assessment of which companies are currently accepting pre-orders for humanoid robots, realistic lead times based on manufacturing capacity, and India availability with flagged landed cost estimates. Claims are graded by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last.

Nov 10, 2026 9 min
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Price in India
The Real Cost of Humanoid Robots in India: Pricing, Customs, and Landed Expenses

An evidence-based breakdown of humanoid robot pricing, Indian import duties, IGST, certification requirements, and procurement pathways. Claims are graded by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements, with clear INR landed cost estimates for Indian buyers.

Nov 10, 2026 7 min
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Walking Speed & Gait
Walking Speed & Gait: How Humanoid Robots Actually Move

A grounded analysis of locomotion performance across shipping, pilot, and announced humanoid platforms, with real-world speed metrics, stability benchmarks, and India market availability.

Nov 10, 2026 8 min
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Degrees of Freedom
Degrees of Freedom in Humanoid Robots: A Comparative Analysis of Arm, Hand, and Leg Actuation

A grounded comparison of active degrees of freedom across shipping humanoid hardware, graded by production status. Covers leg locomotion DOFs, arm reach/load configurations, hand manipulation complexity, and India market availability with landed cost estimates.

Nov 10, 2026 14 min
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Battery & Runtime
Battery & Runtime: Spec Sheets vs. Real-World Humanoid Robot Runtimes

A grounded assessment of humanoid robot battery systems, contrasting manufacturer claims with measured runtime data from shipping units and pilot deployments. Includes India market context, procurement verification steps, and landed cost estimates.

Nov 10, 2026 9 min
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Payload & Reach
Payload & Reach: Verified Lifting Capacities and Operational Envelopes in Shipping Humanoid Robots

A hardware-first assessment of payload capacity and reach across commercial and pilot-stage humanoid robots, graded by deployment status, measurement methodology, and India availability with landed cost estimates.

Nov 10, 2026 9 min

Latest robotics news

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

Apollo Humanoid Robots Begin Pilot Deployments Across Indian Manufacturing Hubs
Industry Deployments
Apollo Humanoid Robots Begin Pilot Deployments Across Indian Manufacturing Hubs
19 hours ago
BharatBots Secures $15M Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Production for Indian Industries
Startups & Funding
BharatBots Secures $15M Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Production for Indian Industries
yesterday
IIT Madras and Tata Advanced Systems Unveil Astra-X Humanoid Robot Platform for Indian Manufacturing
AI & Robotics
IIT Madras and Tata Advanced Systems Unveil Astra-X Humanoid Robot Platform for Indian Manufacturing
7 hours ago
IIT Delhi Spinoff Unveils Vidya-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Industrial Logistics
Product Launches
IIT Delhi Spinoff Unveils Vidya-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Industrial Logistics
2 days ago
Figure 02 Humanoid Robot Enters Indian Commercial Trials with Localized Pricing
Humanoid News
Figure 02 Humanoid Robot Enters Indian Commercial Trials with Localized Pricing
2 days ago
Vayu Robotics Launches ₹12L AstraBot X1: First Look Review
Reviews & Opinion
Vayu Robotics Launches ₹12L AstraBot X1: First Look Review
2 days ago

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