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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 14, 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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Rehab Exoskeletons
Clinical Reality of Rehab Exoskeletons: Shipping Hardware, Evidence, and India's Market

An evidence-based analysis of shipping hardware from ReWalk, Ekso Bionics, and Cyberdyne HAL, focusing on clinical outcomes for spinal cord injury and stroke recovery, alongside availability and pricing data for the Indian healthcare sector.

Jun 14, 2026 7 min
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Surgical Robots
The State of Soft-Tissue Surgical Robotics: da Vinci, Hugo, Versius and the Indian Market

An evidence-based assessment of the da Vinci, Hugo, and Versius surgical robotic systems, focusing on clinical validation, hardware availability, and pricing realities within India.

Jun 14, 2026 9 min
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Last-Mile Delivery Bots
The Reality of Last-Mile Delivery Bots: Starship, Serve Robotics, and the Sidewalk Economy

An assessment of autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, focusing on Starship Technologies and Serve Robotics, analyzing their deployment status, technical capabilities, and viability in the Indian market.

Jun 14, 2026 8 min
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Humanoids in Logistics
Humanoid Robotics in Logistics: A Grounded Assessment of Figure, Apptronik, and Agility

An editorial assessment of current humanoid robot deployments in warehouse and logistics environments. This analysis prioritizes shipped hardware and active pilot programs over marketing announcements, focusing on Figure AI, Apptronik, and Agility Robotics. It includes a specific evaluation of import availability and landed cost estimates for the Indian market.

Jun 14, 2026 7 min
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Case & Piece Picking
Shipping Reality vs. Concept Art: The State of Case & Piece Picking Automation

An evidence-based assessment of Covariant, Symbotic, and automated pick-and-place arms in warehouse logistics, focusing on deployed hardware over concept renders.

Jun 14, 2026 7 min
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AMRs in Warehouses
Autonomous Mobile Robots in Warehouse Logistics: The Post-AGV Generation

A grounded analysis of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in warehouse environments, distinguishing them from traditional AGVs, evaluating Indian market availability, and assessing real-world deployment costs versus pilot claims.

Jun 14, 2026 8 min
A sleek robot vacuum cleaner operating on a wooden floor, symbolizing modern home technology.
Window-Cleaning Robots
Vacuum-Suction Window-Cleaning Robots: A Real-World Assessment for Indian Homes

An analysis of HOBOT and Mamibot vacuum-suction window cleaners, focusing on safety mechanisms, technical capabilities, and Indian market availability.

Jun 14, 2026 8 min
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Lawn & Pool Robots
Lawn & Pool Robots: Grounded Assessment of Autonomous Maintenance in India

A critical review of the autonomous lawn mowing and pool cleaning robot market in India. This article evaluates shipped hardware from Husqvarna, Worx, and Dolphin over concept announcements, analyzing technical specifications, India-specific pricing, and service infrastructure availability.

Jun 14, 2026 10 min
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Cooking Robots
Autonomous Kitchen Assistants: Reality Check for Indian Homes

An assessment of Moley, Thermomix, and Nymble robots for Indian kitchens. We grade hardware shipments, pilot deployments, and pricing against the specific demands of Indian cooking traditions.

Jun 14, 2026 8 min

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