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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.

Updated continuously · Last updated September 26, 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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Sanctuary Phoenix
Sanctuary Phoenix: Engineering Review, Deployment Status, and India Market Viability

A measured, evidence-graded analysis of Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix humanoid platform, covering its mechanical architecture, dexterous manipulation stack, control software, and commercial deployment reality, with explicit grading of claims and India availability assessment.

Sep 25, 2026 8 min
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Apptronik Apollo
Apptronik Apollo: Modular Logistics Humanoid, Evidence-Based Overview

Apptronik Apollo is a modular humanoid robot engineered for structured logistics and manufacturing workflows. This article examines its documented specifications, pilot deployment status, and India availability based on manufacturer data and independent reporting, grading claims by hardware validation, operational pilots, and public announcements.

Sep 25, 2026 7 min
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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 & G1: Grounded Analysis of China’s Affordable Humanoid Push

A factual breakdown of Unitree’s H1 and G1 humanoids, graded by verified shipping status, published specifications, and pilot deployments. Includes India availability, landed cost estimates, and independent reporting on real-world performance.

Sep 25, 2026 8 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure AI’s Figure 01 & Figure 02: A Grounded Assessment of Industrial Humanoid Development

A fact-based evaluation of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 platforms, covering hardware evolution, verified deployment status, technical specifications, and India market availability. Claims are graded by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last, with landed cost estimates for India clearly flagged.

Sep 25, 2026 9 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: Development, Deployment Status, and India Market Context

A factual assessment of Tesla's bipedal humanoid programme from Gen 1 to Gen 2, graded by hardware iteration, internal pilot testing, and public announcements. Includes India availability status, import considerations, and grounded pricing estimates.

Sep 25, 2026 8 min
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Export Controls
Navigating Export Controls: Wassenaar, EAR, and the Global Robotics Supply Chain

A technical breakdown of how the Wassenaar Arrangement and U.S. Export Administration Regulations govern robotics hardware exports, with verification protocols, compliance pathways, and India market implications.

Sep 25, 2026 8 min
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Robot Safety Standards
Navigating Robot Safety Standards: ISO 10218, ISO 13482, and the Rise of Collaborative Robotics in India

An evidence-based examination of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 safety frameworks governing industrial and collaborative robots, with practical implications for Indian manufacturers, compliance pathways, and market availability.

Sep 25, 2026 7 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
EU AI Act & Robotics: Compliance, Classification, and Market Realities

A grounded analysis of how the European Union’s AI Act classifies and regulates robotic systems, autonomous hardware, and embedded AI, with specific attention to manufacturing compliance, pilot-stage deployments, and India market implications.

Sep 25, 2026 9 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
DGCA Drone Rules 2021: A Compliance Guide for Indian Automation Operators

A grounded breakdown of India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation drone regulations, covering registration, pilot licensing, operational zones, insurance, and practical compliance steps for businesses deploying aerial and ground-based autonomous systems.

Sep 25, 2026 8 min

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