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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 September 3, 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

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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 & G1: Shipping Hardware, Spec Sheets, and the New Floor for Humanoid Pricing

A grounded analysis of Unitree’s H1 and G1 humanoids, grading claims by verified shipping hardware, research pilots, and manufacturer announcements. Includes specification breakdowns, manufacturing realities, India availability, and approximate landed INR pricing.

Sep 2, 2026 8 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02: Commercial Humanoids for Warehouses and Factories

A grounded assessment of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 platforms, graded by deployment evidence, technical specifications, and current commercial availability, including India market considerations.

Sep 2, 2026 5 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: Engineering the Gen 1 to Gen 2 Evolution

A grounded assessment of Tesla’s bipedal humanoid programme, tracing hardware iterations, verified specifications, pilot deployment status, and India market context. Graded by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and public announcements last.

Sep 2, 2026 9 min
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Export Controls
Export Controls and Robotics: Navigating Wassenaar, EAR, and India’s Regulatory Landscape

An analysis of how the Wassenaar Arrangement, US EAR, and allied export regimes shape the development, component sourcing, and commercialization of advanced robotics in India, with emphasis on shipping hardware realities, pilot deployments, and compliance pathways.

Sep 2, 2026 8 min
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Robot Safety Standards
Navigating Robot Safety Standards: ISO 10218, ISO 13482, and Collaborative Robotics Compliance

A grounded assessment of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 frameworks, collaborative-robot safety mechanisms, and practical compliance pathways for manufacturers and integrators operating in India.

Sep 2, 2026 7 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
The EU AI Act and Robotics: Compliance, Classification, and Market Implications for Indian Manufacturers

An analysis of how the European Union’s AI Act classifies and regulates robotics and autonomous systems, with practical implications for Indian hardware developers, compliance pathways, and export-ready pricing structures.

Sep 2, 2026 7 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
DGCA Drone Rules Explained: India’s Regulatory Framework for Unmanned Aerial Systems

A factual breakdown of India’s drone regulations under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, covering compliance pathways, operational restrictions, recent amendments, and market reality.

Sep 2, 2026 8 min
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India Robotics VC
The Capital Stack for Indian Robotics: Sequoia, Accel, Blume, and Domestic Investors

An evidence-based review of how Sequoia, Accel, Blume Ventures, and domestic capital are funding robotics in India. Graded by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and verified press releases, with India availability and approximate landed pricing for deployed categories.

Sep 2, 2026 8 min
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Robotics M&A
Robotics M&A: Shipping Hardware, Pilots, and the India Market Reality

An evidence-based analysis of major robotics M&A activity, grading claims by deployment status, and mapping implications for India's automation landscape.

Sep 2, 2026 6 min

Latest robotics news

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

AstraBots Unveils Vayu-1, India’s First Commercial-Grade Humanoid Robot for Logistics and Hospitality
India Focus
AstraBots Unveils Vayu-1, India’s First Commercial-Grade Humanoid Robot for Logistics and Hospitality
yesterday
IIT Madras and Cognibotics Unveil Open-Source Humanoid Research Platform
Research & Labs
IIT Madras and Cognibotics Unveil Open-Source Humanoid Research Platform
yesterday
Figure 01 Humanoid Robots Begin Industrial Deployment at Chennai Automotive Facility
Industry Deployments
Figure 01 Humanoid Robots Begin Industrial Deployment at Chennai Automotive Facility
13 hours ago
BharatBots Secures $32M Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Production in India
Startups & Funding
BharatBots Secures $32M Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Production in India
yesterday
AstraBots Unveils Astra-1 Humanoid for Indian Manufacturing at ₹15 Lakhs
AI & Robotics
AstraBots Unveils Astra-1 Humanoid for Indian Manufacturing at ₹15 Lakhs
2 days ago
Indus Dynamics Unveils Vayu-X1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
Product Launches
Indus Dynamics Unveils Vayu-X1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
13 hours ago

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