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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 June 23, 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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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 & G1: The Shipping Hardware Driving Humanoid Price Wars

An analysis of Unitree Robotics' H1 and G1 humanoid robots, evaluating their shipping status, technical specifications, and impact on the global pricing landscape with specific focus on India market availability.

Jun 23, 2026 9 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure 01 & Figure 02: Commercial Humanoids in the Shipping Phase

An objective analysis of Figure AI's Figure 01 and Figure 02 humanoid robots. This report evaluates hardware specifications, verified pilot deployments (specifically at BMW), and the realistic pathway to commercial availability in India.

Jun 23, 2026 7 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: From Concept to Shipping Hardware in the Gen 2 Era

A grounded analysis of Tesla's humanoid robot programme, distinguishing between marketing reveals and deployable units, with a focus on Gen 2 hardware, pilot deployments, and Indian market implications.

Jun 23, 2026 10 min
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Export Controls
Export Controls and Robotics: Navigating EAR, Wassenaar, and India’s Regulatory Landscape

An objective analysis of how the Wassenaar Arrangement and US EAR impact the supply chain, pricing, and availability of robotics hardware in India, focusing on dual-use components and compliance requirements.

Jun 23, 2026 8 min
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Robot Safety Standards
Navigating the Rules: ISO Standards for Industrial and Service Robots in India

A grounded analysis of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 compliance for industrial and service robots, focusing on Indian market implications, safety hardware costs, and regulatory frameworks.

Jun 23, 2026 8 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
EU AI Act & Robotics: Regulatory Compliance for Hardware Manufacturers

An authoritative analysis of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) and its specific provisions regarding robotic systems. This article details high-risk classifications, prohibited practices, and the compliance burden on manufacturers, with a focus on Indian exporters and landed cost implications.

Jun 23, 2026 8 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
Navigating the Sky: A Technical Breakdown of India's DGCA Drone Regulations

An objective analysis of the Civil Aviation Ministry’s 2021 framework, focusing on compliance, the Digital Sky Platform, and licensing requirements for commercial operators.

Jun 23, 2026 10 min
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India Robotics VC
Capital Deployment in Indian Robotics: A Hardware-First Audit of Sequoia, Accel, and Blume

An analysis of venture capital flowing into Indian robotics startups, distinguishing between shipped hardware and software wrappers. Examining Sequoia (Peak XV), Accel, Blume, and domestic investors in the context of shipping hardware versus pilot deployments.

Jun 22, 2026 12 min
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Robotics M&A
The Great Consolidation: M&A Activity Reshaping the Global Robotics Landscape

An analysis of major robotics acquisitions including Hyundai-Boston Dynamics and Amazon-Agility, assessing their real-world impact on hardware shipping, pilot deployments, and India market availability.

Jun 22, 2026 8 min

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