Updated continuously · Last updated July 25, 2026
Four pillars of the RobotWale library - from humanoids to the AI stack underneath.
Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Unitree H1, Apptronik Apollo and more.
Explore →VLA models, imitation learning and the robotics foundation models.
Explore →Robot vacuums, cooking bots and the robots already living in Indian homes.
Explore →DJI Agras, Garuda Aerospace, ideaForge and India's drone wave.
Explore →Fresh from the library.

A grounded assessment of who is selling humanoid robots right now, distinguishing between shipped units, pilot programs, and concept announcements. Includes India pricing estimates and lead time analysis.

A detailed analysis of current pricing for humanoid robots in India, including import duties, GST, and realistic landed costs for enterprise adoption versus retail availability.

An empirical look at humanoid robot walking speeds, gait stability, and real-world deployment limits, moving beyond concept renders to shipped hardware. This report grades locomotive claims by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last, with specific focus on India market availability and landed cost estimates.

An objective analysis of Degrees of Freedom (DoF) claims versus shipping reality in current humanoid robots, focusing on arm, leg, and hand mechanisms with specific reference to India market availability and pricing.

An analytical breakdown of advertised battery life versus operational reality in current shipping humanoid robots, with specific focus on Indian market import costs and charging infrastructure.

An evidence-based analysis of lifting capacity and arm reach across shipping and prototype hardware, including India-specific availability and pricing.

An objective analysis of the leading humanoid robots currently available for shipping or in active pilot deployments. This guide prioritizes verified hardware specifications, real-world deployment data, and manufacturer press releases over conceptual renders. Includes availability estimates for the Indian market.

A grounded technical analysis of the 1X NEO humanoid robot, evaluating its soft-bodied actuation claims, pilot deployment status, and realistic availability for the Indian market.

An investigation into Sanctuary AI's Phoenix humanoid robot. Currently, no shipping hardware has been verified. Claims remain in the announcement phase. India availability is unconfirmed. Pricing estimates based on market benchmarks.
Humanoid launches, deployments, funding and India-focused coverage - in one place.






Humanoid robotics is one of the most exciting fields in tech - and also one of the noisiest. We cover what is shipping, what it costs, and how it actually behaves in the real world. Especially in India.
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