Updated continuously · Last updated September 26, 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.
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A measured, evidence-graded analysis of Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix humanoid platform, covering its mechanical architecture, dexterous manipulation stack, control software, and commercial deployment reality, with explicit grading of claims and India availability assessment.

Apptronik Apollo is a modular humanoid robot engineered for structured logistics and manufacturing workflows. This article examines its documented specifications, pilot deployment status, and India availability based on manufacturer data and independent reporting, grading claims by hardware validation, operational pilots, and public announcements.

A factual breakdown of Unitree’s H1 and G1 humanoids, graded by verified shipping status, published specifications, and pilot deployments. Includes India availability, landed cost estimates, and independent reporting on real-world performance.

A fact-based evaluation of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 platforms, covering hardware evolution, verified deployment status, technical specifications, and India market availability. Claims are graded by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last, with landed cost estimates for India clearly flagged.

A factual assessment of Tesla's bipedal humanoid programme from Gen 1 to Gen 2, graded by hardware iteration, internal pilot testing, and public announcements. Includes India availability status, import considerations, and grounded pricing estimates.
A technical breakdown of how the Wassenaar Arrangement and U.S. Export Administration Regulations govern robotics hardware exports, with verification protocols, compliance pathways, and India market implications.

An evidence-based examination of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 safety frameworks governing industrial and collaborative robots, with practical implications for Indian manufacturers, compliance pathways, and market availability.

A grounded analysis of how the European Union’s AI Act classifies and regulates robotic systems, autonomous hardware, and embedded AI, with specific attention to manufacturing compliance, pilot-stage deployments, and India market implications.

A grounded breakdown of India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation drone regulations, covering registration, pilot licensing, operational zones, insurance, and practical compliance steps for businesses deploying aerial and ground-based autonomous systems.
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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