Updated continuously · Last updated June 28, 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.

An evidence-based breakdown of humanoid robot manufacturers accepting pre-orders, focusing on delivery timelines, pricing, and Indian market availability.

A grounded analysis of humanoid robot pricing for the Indian market, distinguishing between prototype announcements and shipped hardware, including customs, GST, and logistics. This article breaks down the true landed cost for enterprise procurement in the absence of consumer availability.

An analysis of actual walking speeds and gait stability in shipping humanoid robots versus concept demonstrations. We grade claims by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements, with specific focus on India availability.

A technical breakdown of how Degrees of Freedom (DOF) define the functional capabilities of shipping humanoid robots, contrasting marketing claims with hardware reality and assessing India availability.

An analysis of energy density claims versus operational reality in shipping humanoid robots. We examine spec sheet metrics, thermal throttling, and actual deployment hours compared to manufacturer promises.

A grounded analysis of lifting capacity and operational reach across shipping, pilot, and concept humanoids, with India market context.

A grounded breakdown of the world's leading humanoid robots based on deployable hardware, pilot programs, and manufacturer specs. Excluding concepts, this guide grades claims by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements with India-specific availability notes.

An in-depth technical and market analysis of the 1X NEO humanoid robot. This report evaluates the soft-bodied design claims, current deployment status, and the feasibility of its entry into the Indian market, focusing on shipping hardware over announcements.

An evidence-based review of Sanctuary AI's Phoenix humanoid robot, evaluating its dexterity claims, hardware maturity, and potential availability in the Indian market amidst a competitive global landscape.
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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