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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.

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Updated continuously · Last updated June 7, 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 and G1: A Critical Look at Shipping Humanoids and Indian Pricing

An objective analysis of Unitree Robotics' H1 and G1 humanoid systems, evaluating their shipping status, technical specifications, and realistic landed costs for the Indian market amid global price compression.

Jun 7, 2026 8 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure AI's Figure 01 & Figure 02: A Grounded Assessment of Commercial Humanoid Viability

Figure AI positions its humanoid robots as industrial workforces rather than consumer devices. This analysis evaluates the Figure 01 and Figure 02 models based on verified deployment data, manufacturer specifications, and the strategic partnership with BMW, while examining availability and pricing for the Indian market.

Jun 7, 2026 9 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: Evaluating the Road from Prototype to Production

A grounded assessment of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot programme, analyzing the transition from Gen 1 to Gen 2, pilot deployments in factories, and the realistic availability and pricing for the Indian market.

Jun 7, 2026 9 min
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Export Controls
Navigating Export Controls: Regulatory Compliance for Robotics and Humanoid Systems in India and Beyond

An analysis of the Wassenaar Arrangement, US EAR, and India's DGFT SCOMET framework as they apply to humanoid robotics hardware, supply chains, and pricing in the Indian market.

Jun 7, 2026 10 min
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Robot Safety Standards
Navigating the Regulatory Framework: ISO 10218, 13482, and Collaborative Robot Safety in India

An evidence-based analysis of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 standards governing industrial and service robots. This article evaluates compliance requirements, risk assessment protocols, and the financial implications of safety hardware in the Indian manufacturing ecosystem.

Jun 7, 2026 8 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
The EU AI Act and Robotics: Compliance Framework for Manufacturers and Deployers

An analysis of the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act and its specific implications for robotics, autonomous systems, and high-risk AI deployments, including compliance requirements and impacts on the Indian manufacturing sector.

Jun 7, 2026 8 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
Navigating India's Drone Regulations: A Practical Guide to DGCA Compliance

An in-depth analysis of the Drone (Management) Rules, 2021, outlining the regulatory framework governing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in India, including classification, licensing, and no-fly zones.

Jun 7, 2026 12 min
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India Robotics VC
India Robotics VC: Capital Deployment vs Hardware Reality

A critical analysis of venture capital flow into Indian robotics startups, examining the gap between funding announcements from Sequoia, Accel, and Blume and actual hardware shipments. Focuses on logistics automation, humanoid speculation, and manufacturing economics.

Jun 7, 2026 12 min
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Robotics M&A
The Consolidation Wave: A Grounded Analysis of Robotics M&A Activity

An evidence-based review of major robotics M&A deals, prioritizing shipping hardware over announcements, with a focus on the Hyundai-Boston Dynamics and Agility-Amazon transactions and their implications for the Indian market.

Jun 7, 2026 10 min

Latest robotics news

Humanoid launches, deployments, funding and India-focused coverage - in one place.

Tesla Optimus Gen 2: India Eyes Manufacturing and Pricing Opportunities
Humanoid News
Tesla Optimus Gen 2: India Eyes Manufacturing and Pricing Opportunities
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Reviews & Opinion
RobotWale Announces In-Depth Review of Unitree H1 Amid Indian Market Expansion
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India Robotics Expo 2024 Highlights Affordable Humanoid Prototypes
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India Robotics Expo 2024 Highlights Affordable Humanoid Prototypes
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India Unveils Regulatory Framework for Humanoid Robotics Deployment in Manufacturing
Policy & Regulation
India Unveils Regulatory Framework for Humanoid Robotics Deployment in Manufacturing
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Indian Startup Launches Affordable Humanoid Robot for Manufacturing Sector
India Focus
Indian Startup Launches Affordable Humanoid Robot for Manufacturing Sector
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IIT Madras and NITI Aayog Collaborate on Low-Cost Humanoid Robot Prototype
Research & Labs
IIT Madras and NITI Aayog Collaborate on Low-Cost Humanoid Robot Prototype
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