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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 August 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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Latest articles

Fresh from the library.

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Vision-Language-Action Models
Vision-Language-Action Models: Grounding Language in Physical Robotics

A measured examination of the VLA paradigm, tracing RT-2, Octo, and OpenVLA from academic papers to real-world robotic control, with notes on deployment realities, compute constraints, and India availability.

Jul 31, 2026 8 min
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DRDO R&D Centres
DRDO R&D Centres: Mapping India’s Humanoid and Combat Robotics Research

A hardware-grounded evaluation of DRDO’s humanoid and combat robotics programs across its laboratory network, grading claims by shipped prototypes, pilot deployments, and official announcements, with clear notes on India availability and procurement pathways.

Jul 31, 2026 8 min
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IIT Humanoid Labs
Academic Humanoid Platforms at IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, and IISc: A Technical Review

A grounded assessment of humanoid robotics research at India’s premier academic institutions, graded by hardware maturity, conference demonstrations, and published results.

Jul 31, 2026 9 min
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Honda ASIMO Legacy
The ASIMO Blueprint: Engineering the First Viable Humanoid

A factual assessment of Honda’s ASIMO program, graded by deployed hardware and pilot deployments, its technical contributions to modern humanoid robotics, and its current status regarding commercial availability and pricing in India.

Jul 31, 2026 9 min
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Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics: Engineering the Atlas Platform and the Commercialization of Dynamic Robotics

A grounded assessment of Boston Dynamics’ transition from academic research to shipped hardware, focusing on the Atlas humanoid platform, its control architecture, deployment status, and India market context.

Jul 31, 2026 8 min
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Service & Warranty
Service, Warranty, and Spare Parts Guide for Early Humanoid Robot Buyers

A grounded examination of warranty terms, support infrastructure, and spare parts procurement for early-stage humanoid robots, with specific focus on India availability, import logistics, and approximate landed pricing for commercial buyers.

Jul 30, 2026 5 min
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Import & Customs
Import & Customs Guide: Clearing Humanoid Robots Through Indian Borders

A factual breakdown of HS classification, customs duty, GST, and clearance procedures for importing humanoid robots into India, including regulatory constraints, documentation requirements, and current market availability with flagged landed cost estimates.

Jul 30, 2026 7 min
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Pre-Order Guide
Humanoid Robot Pre-Order Guide: Who Is Accepting Orders and Expected Lead Times

A grounded assessment of the current humanoid robot pre-order landscape, graded by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements. Includes manufacturer status, India availability, landed cost estimates, and verification steps for procurement teams.

Jul 30, 2026 7 min
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Price in India
Humanoid Robot Pricing in India: Landed Costs, Customs, and Market Realities

A measured breakdown of current humanoid robot pricing for the Indian market, covering base MSRP, customs duties, GST, logistics, and landed cost estimates for shipping hardware, alongside notes on pilot deployments and available supply channels.

Jul 30, 2026 5 min

Latest robotics news

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

Kairos Robotics Unveils Veda-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
AI & Robotics
Kairos Robotics Unveils Veda-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
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Kriti Robotics Unveils Astra-H1 Humanoid for Indian Manufacturing Sector
Product Launches
Kriti Robotics Unveils Astra-H1 Humanoid for Indian Manufacturing Sector
2 days ago
Atlas Humanoid Robot Enters Indian Market with Logistics Partnership
Humanoid News
Atlas Humanoid Robot Enters Indian Market with Logistics Partnership
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RobotWale Reviews & Opinion Publishes First Deep Dive into Figure 02 Humanoid Platform
Reviews & Opinion
RobotWale Reviews & Opinion Publishes First Deep Dive into Figure 02 Humanoid Platform
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Humanoid Robotics India Summit & Expo 2024 Showcases Next-Gen AI-Powered Androids
Events & Expos
Humanoid Robotics India Summit & Expo 2024 Showcases Next-Gen AI-Powered Androids
8 hours ago
India Launches Mandatory Safety Certification and PLI Incentives for Humanoid Robot Sector
Policy & Regulation
India Launches Mandatory Safety Certification and PLI Incentives for Humanoid Robot Sector
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