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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 July 19, 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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Latest articles

Fresh from the library.

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Robotics IPOs
Public Robotics Market: A Reality Check on IPOs and Valuations

An analysis of publicly traded robotics firms, focusing on hardware delivery, financial health, and the gap between hype and revenue in the current market cycle.

Jul 18, 2026 12 min
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Humanoid Startup Funding
Humanoid Startup Funding Landscape: Capital vs. Delivery in 2024

An analysis of the funding rounds for key humanoid robotics startups, distinguishing between capital raised and actual hardware deployment. Figure AI, 1X, Apptronik, and Unitree are evaluated based on shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcement priority.

Jul 18, 2026 8 min
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India Market Size
India Robotics Market Size: Industrial Reality vs. Humanoid Hype

An evidence-based assessment of the Indian robotics industry, analyzing market valuation, installed base, and hardware availability while distinguishing between industrial automation and emerging humanoid sectors.

Jul 18, 2026 8 min
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Make-in-India Robotics
Make-in-India Robotics: Policy, Incentives, and Domestic Manufacturing Reality

An evidence-based analysis of India's domestic robotics manufacturing ecosystem, evaluating the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, key domestic players shipping hardware, and the supply chain challenges facing the humanoid robot sector.

Jul 18, 2026 8 min
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Indian Drone Startups
Beyond the Hype: Shipping Hardware from India's Top Drone Startups

A grounded assessment of ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane as the Indian drone sector transitions from policy announcements to operational hardware under the Digital Sky Platform. This report grades claims by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last.

Jul 18, 2026 12 min
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Indian Robotics Startups
Indian Robotics Startups: Shipping Hardware Over Concept Art

An audit of key Indian robotics startups focusing on deployed hardware rather than promotional renders. We analyze Addverb, Peer Robotics, Genrobotic, and Miko based on shipping records, pilot deployments, and available pricing.

Jul 18, 2026 8 min
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ABB, KUKA & Fanuc
The Industrial Heavyweights: A Reality Check on ABB, KUKA, and Fanuc in India

An objective assessment of the three giants dominating industrial automation, their hardware reality, Indian market presence, and pricing, distinct from the hype cycle.

Jul 18, 2026 12 min
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Tesla Optimus Programme
Inside Tesla's Humanoid Bet: Optimus Hardware, Roadmap, and Reality

An objective analysis of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot programme, grading claims by shipping hardware versus pilot deployments. Current status indicates internal testing only, with no commercial availability in India as of late 2024.

Jul 18, 2026 10 min
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics: Shipping Hardware Over Hype in the Chinese Robotics Boom

An analysis of Unitree Robotics’ transition from high-performance quadrupeds to the humanoid market. Evaluating the H1 and G1 models, manufacturing capabilities, and realistic India availability and pricing structures based on landed costs.

Jul 18, 2026 8 min

Latest robotics news

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

IIT Madras Unveils Vikram Humanoid Robot Prototype at IROC Lab
Research & Labs
IIT Madras Unveils Vikram Humanoid Robot Prototype at IROC Lab
yesterday
Agnic Technologies Announces Pilot Deployment of Humanoid Robots in Indian Auto Sector
Industry Deployments
Agnic Technologies Announces Pilot Deployment of Humanoid Robots in Indian Auto Sector
13 hours ago
Humanoid Robot Startup Indigo Robotics Secures $15M Series A
Startups & Funding
Humanoid Robot Startup Indigo Robotics Secures $15M Series A
yesterday
IIT Madras Unveils Affordable Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
AI & Robotics
IIT Madras Unveils Affordable Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
yesterday
Astha Robotics Unveils Commercial Humanoid Robot Astha-1 in India
Product Launches
Astha Robotics Unveils Commercial Humanoid Robot Astha-1 in India
2 days ago
Agni Robotics Unveils Agni-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
Humanoid News
Agni Robotics Unveils Agni-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
6 hours ago

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