Updated continuously · Last updated November 5, 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.

A factual breakdown of HS code classification, basic customs duty, GST calculation, documentation requirements, and regulatory approvals for importing humanoid robots into India, including market availability and landed cost estimates.

A factual breakdown of which humanoid robot manufacturers are currently accepting pre-orders, their verified lead times, and realistic India availability with approximate landed pricing. Claims are graded by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and public announcements last.

A fact-driven breakdown of humanoid robot pricing in India, graded by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and public announcements. Covers import duties, IGST, freight, realistic landed cost estimates in INR, and procurement pathways for verified units.

A grounded analysis of humanoid robot locomotion, grading walking speed and gait stability claims by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and unverified announcements. Includes technical breakdowns of gait control, sensor fusion, energy trade-offs, and India availability with approximate landed cost estimates.

A measured analysis of actuated degrees of freedom across leading humanoid platforms, evaluating arm articulation, hand manipulation DOF, and leg locomotion joints against shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and manufacturer specifications. Includes India availability notes and landed cost estimates.

A technical breakdown of humanoid robot battery architectures, thermal management, and verified runtime data. We grade claims by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last, with clear notes on India availability and landed cost estimates.

A grounded analysis of payload capacity and arm reach across shipping, pilot, and announced humanoid robots, with verified manufacturer data, field performance notes, and India availability pricing.

A grounded, spec-driven comparison of major humanoid robots currently in shipping hardware, pilot deployment, or announcement phases, with verified technical parameters, deployment maturity grading, and India availability estimates.

The 1X NEO enters the consumer robotics space as a soft-bodied, wheeled humanoid targeting household chores. Currently in pre-production with no shipping hardware or public pilot data, its design prioritizes safety and cost over mobility complexity. India availability remains nonexistent, with imported units facing significant customs and certification barriers. This analysis grades the project strictly against hardware delivery, deployment verification, and realistic task execution.
Humanoid launches, deployments, funding and India-focused coverage - in one place.






Humanoid robotics is one of the most exciting fields in tech - and also one of the noisiest. We cover what is shipping, what it costs, and how it actually behaves in the real world. Especially in India.
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