Updated continuously · Last updated June 15, 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 objective assessment of Sanctuary AI's 'Phoenix' project, distinguishing between the company's established simulation software capabilities and the current unverified status of its physical humanoid hardware. This article evaluates claims, deployment readiness, and India market availability based on public documentation.

An in-depth analysis of the Apptronik Apollo humanoid robot, focusing on its modular design, current deployment status in logistics, and availability for the Indian market. This article grades claims based on shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and manufacturer announcements.

Unitree Robotics has moved from drone dominance to humanoid execution. The H1 and G1 models offer a transparent look at current actuation limits, battery constraints, and the aggressive pricing reshaping the global market. An analysis of their deployability, Indian import feasibility, and realistic performance benchmarks.

Figure AI's Figure 01 is currently in pilot deployments with BMW and Amazon. Figure 02 is announced for scaling. This article analyzes verified hardware, deployment status, and India availability without hype.

A critical analysis of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, distinguishing between Gen 1 and Gen 2 hardware specifications, validating pilot deployments against marketing claims, and assessing the realistic implications for the Indian market.

An analysis of how the Wassenaar Arrangement and US EAR impact the availability, pricing, and deployment of humanoid robots in India, focusing on hardware shipping metrics over policy announcements.

An analysis of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 standards, focusing on compliance requirements for industrial arms and service robots within the Indian manufacturing landscape.

An analysis of the EU AI Act’s impact on robotics hardware, focusing on high-risk classification, safety obligations, and implications for Indian exporters entering the European market.

An objective breakdown of India’s drone regulations under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, covering categorization, licensing, and compliance costs.
Humanoid launches, deployments, funding and India-focused coverage - in one place.






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