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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 November 1, 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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Humanoid Comparison Table
Humanoid Robots Comparison Table: Specs, Shipping Status, and India Pricing

A grounded, spec-driven comparison of the leading shipping and pilot-stage humanoid robots, including dimensions, payload, battery life, software stack, and estimated landed cost in India.

Nov 1, 2026 14 min
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1X NEO
1X NEO: Factual Assessment of the Domestic Humanoid Prototype

A grounded review of 1X NEO’s development status, verified specifications, pilot deployments, and India market implications. Claims are graded by hardware shipping, pilot deployments, and announcements.

Nov 1, 2026 8 min
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Sanctuary Phoenix
Sanctuary Phoenix: Engineering a General-Purpose Humanoid for Unstructured Environments

An editorial assessment of Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix humanoid, grading claims against shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and public announcements. Covers actuation, dexterous manipulation, control architecture, safety systems, India market availability, and pricing context.

Nov 1, 2026 9 min
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Apptronik Apollo
Apptronik Apollo: A Modular Logistics Humanoid Entering Commercial Workflows

Apptronik Apollo targets warehouse and logistics operations with a modular humanoid platform that has moved from announcement to early pilot deployments. This analysis grades claims by verified hardware shipments and operational trials, outlines technical specifications, and assesses India market accessibility and landed cost estimates.

Oct 31, 2026 7 min
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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 & G1: Shipping Humanoids Reshaping the Price Landscape

A grounded assessment of Unitree’s H1 and G1 humanoid robots, grading verified shipping hardware, technical specifications, and deployment status while mapping India availability and estimated landed costs.

Oct 31, 2026 10 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure 01 & Figure 02: Hardware-First Review of Figure AI’s Warehouse Humanoid

A grounded analysis of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 platforms, grading claims by shipping hardware and pilot deployments. Covers hardware specs, commercialization status, and India availability with transparent cost estimates.

Oct 31, 2026 9 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: Hardware Evolution, Deployment Status, and India Market Realities

A factual assessment of Tesla's Optimus programme from Gen 1 to Gen 2, graded by evidence tier. Covers verified hardware changes, internal pilot deployments, manufacturing supply chain, technical specifications, and India availability with landed cost estimates.

Oct 31, 2026 8 min
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Export Controls
Export Controls and Robotics: Navigating Wassenaar, EAR, and Global Supply Chains

A grounded analysis of how Wassenaar Arrangement classifications and US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) shape the export of robotic hardware, actuators, and control systems, with specific focus on India’s import pathways, compliance requirements, and market implications.

Oct 31, 2026 9 min
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Robot Safety Standards
The Architecture of Robot Safety: ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, and ISO 13482 in Collaborative Deployment

A technical examination of ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, and ISO 13482 safety frameworks, their application to collaborative robots, compliance testing protocols, and verified India market availability with landed cost estimates.

Oct 31, 2026 9 min

Latest robotics news

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

Unitree G1 Pro Enters Indian Market with Competitive Pricing and Industrial Focus
Reviews & Opinion
Unitree G1 Pro Enters Indian Market with Competitive Pricing and Industrial Focus
2 days ago
NexaBots Unveils Astra-1 Humanoid at India Robotics & Automation Expo 2024
Events & Expos
NexaBots Unveils Astra-1 Humanoid at India Robotics & Automation Expo 2024
4 hours ago
BIS Mandates New Safety Standards for Humanoid Robots in India
Policy & Regulation
BIS Mandates New Safety Standards for Humanoid Robots in India
2 days ago
Agili.ai Unveils Astra-X Humanoid for Mass Adoption in Indian Manufacturing
India Focus
Agili.ai Unveils Astra-X Humanoid for Mass Adoption in Indian Manufacturing
yesterday
IIT Madras Unveils Indigenous High-Torque Actuator to Slash Humanoid Robot Costs
Research & Labs
IIT Madras Unveils Indigenous High-Torque Actuator to Slash Humanoid Robot Costs
yesterday
Agility Robotics Digit Begins Commercial Pilots in Indian Logistics Hubs
Industry Deployments
Agility Robotics Digit Begins Commercial Pilots in Indian Logistics Hubs
15 hours ago

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