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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 August 22, 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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Last-Mile Delivery Bots
Sidewalk Delivery Bots: Hardware Status, Deployment Tiers, and the India Context

An objective assessment of commercial sidewalk delivery robots, grading claims by shipped hardware and active deployments. Focus on Starship and Serve Robotics, technical specifications, regulatory constraints, and India market availability.

Aug 21, 2026 7 min
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Humanoids in Logistics
Humanoid Logistics: Where Figure, Apptronik, and Agility Are Actually Deployed

A factual assessment of humanoid robot deployments in warehouse and logistics environments, graded by shipping status, pilot scale, and manufacturer documentation. Covers Figure, Apptronik Apollo, and Agility Digit across Amazon, Walmart, and third-party sites, with India market context.

Aug 21, 2026 8 min
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Case & Piece Picking
Case & Piece Picking: Shipping Hardware, Real Deployments, and India Market Readiness

A grounded assessment of case and piece picking technology, grading claims by shipped hardware and verified deployments. Covers Covariant, Symbotic, and standard pick-and-place arms, with explicit notes on India availability, landed cost estimates, and integration requirements.

Aug 21, 2026 9 min
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AMRs in Warehouses
Autonomous Mobile Robots in Warehouses: Shipping Hardware, Deployment Metrics, and India Market Realities

A grounded analysis of the post-AGV AMR generation, grading claims by shipped hardware and verified deployments, with specific focus on India availability, integration pathways, and landed cost benchmarks.

Aug 21, 2026 8 min
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Window-Cleaning Robots
Window-Cleaning Robots: Shipping Hardware, Verified Specs, and India Market Reality

A grounded evaluation of vacuum-suction window-cleaning robots, focusing on shipping hardware from HOBOT and Mamibot, verified performance specifications, safety protocols, and approximate India availability and pricing. Claims are graded by deployed units, pilot deployments, and manufacturer announcements.

Aug 21, 2026 8 min
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Lawn & Pool Robots
The State of Autonomous Lawn and Pool Robots in India

A hardware-graded assessment of shipping Husqvarna Automower, Worx Landroid, and Dolphin pool robots in India, covering specifications, landed pricing, service infrastructure, and deployment constraints for residential and hospitality buyers.

Aug 21, 2026 10 min
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Cooking Robots
Cooking Robots: Grading Moley, Thermomix, and Nymble for Indian Kitchens

A hardware-first assessment of automated cooking systems, grading shipping status, Indian kitchen adaptability, and landed costs for Moley, Thermomix, and Nymble.

Aug 21, 2026 8 min
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Robot Vacuums & Mops
Robot Vacuums & Mops in India: A Hardware-First Review of Roomba, Roborock, Dreame, and ECOVACS

A grounded, hardware-graded analysis of four major robot vacuum and mop brands operating in India. Claims are evaluated against shipped units, verified specs, and Indian service infrastructure. Pricing reflects approximate landed costs as of Q2 2024.

Aug 21, 2026 8 min
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Open-Source Robotics
Open-Source Robotics Software Stacks: A Grounded Assessment for Builders

A factual review of the current open-source robotics landscape, evaluating software stacks, foundation models, and datasets based on shipped hardware, verified deployments, and available tooling. Focus on practical builder pathways and India market access.

Aug 21, 2026 8 min

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