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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 June 15, 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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Sanctuary Phoenix
Sanctuary Phoenix: A Grounded Analysis of the Project Status and Market Position

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.

Jun 15, 2026 10 min
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Apptronik Apollo
Apptronik Apollo: A Logistics-First Humanoid Entering the Warehousing Arena

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.

Jun 15, 2026 9 min
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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 & G1: Grounding the Humanoid Boom in Shipping Hardware and Actual Pricing

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.

Jun 15, 2026 8 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure AI Figure 01 & Figure 02: Commercial Humanoid Reality Check

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.

Jun 15, 2026 8 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: Evaluating the Path from Prototype to Production

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.

Jun 15, 2026 8 min
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Export Controls
Export Controls and the Global Robotics Supply Chain: Wassenaar, EAR, and India’s Position

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.

Jun 15, 2026 9 min
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Robot Safety Standards
Navigating the Rules: Real-World Safety Standards for Industrial and Service Robots

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

Jun 15, 2026 12 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
The EU AI Act and Robotics: Compliance Realities for Hardware Manufacturers

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.

Jun 15, 2026 9 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
DGCA Drone Rules Explained: A Factual Guide to India’s Regulatory Framework

An objective breakdown of India’s drone regulations under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, covering categorization, licensing, and compliance costs.

Jun 15, 2026 10 min

Latest robotics news

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

Ganymede Robotics Unveils Humanoid Prototype and Announces Strategic Funding
Startups & Funding
Ganymede Robotics Unveils Humanoid Prototype and Announces Strategic Funding
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Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Demonstrates Advanced AI Capabilities Ahead of Potential Indian Market Entry
AI & Robotics
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Demonstrates Advanced AI Capabilities Ahead of Potential Indian Market Entry
yesterday
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Demonstrates Enhanced Dexterity at AI Day Event
Product Launches
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Demonstrates Enhanced Dexterity at AI Day Event
yesterday
AstraBots Launches First Indigenously Developed Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
Humanoid News
AstraBots Launches First Indigenously Developed Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
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RobotWale Publishes First In-Depth Review of Tesla Optimus Gen 2
Reviews & Opinion
RobotWale Publishes First In-Depth Review of Tesla Optimus Gen 2
2 days ago
New Delhi to Host Inaugural Humanoid Robotics Expo at Bharat Mandapam
Events & Expos
New Delhi to Host Inaugural Humanoid Robotics Expo at Bharat Mandapam
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