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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 July 22, 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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Apptronik Apollo
Apptronik Apollo: Modular Humanoid Targeting Logistics Operations

Apptronik Apollo represents a shift from research prototypes to functional logistics units, backed by FedEx and GM partnerships. It focuses on modular design for warehouse environments rather than general-purpose service.

Jul 21, 2026 10 min
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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 & G1: Shipping Humanoids Reshaping the Global Price War

Unitree Robotics has moved beyond quadrupeds to ship functional humanoid hardware. This analysis grades the H1 and G1 models on shipping status, spec accuracy, and Indian market availability, separating verified hardware from marketing concepts.

Jul 21, 2026 8 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure 01 & Figure 02: The Commercial Humanoid Reality Check

An assessment of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 humanoid robots, focusing on verified pilot deployments with BMW and Amazon. This article grades claims by shipping hardware status, clarifies India availability, and analyzes the economic feasibility of warehouse automation without hype.

Jul 21, 2026 10 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: Assessing Progress from Gen 1 Prototype to Gen 2 Pilot

A grounded technical evaluation of Tesla's humanoid robotics programme. This article distinguishes between demonstrated prototypes, pilot deployments, and announced timelines, with specific focus on hardware specifications and India market availability.

Jul 21, 2026 8 min
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Export Controls
Export Controls and Robotics: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in India and Globally

An analysis of the Wassenaar Arrangement, US EAR, and Indian export-import regulations affecting the deployment and availability of humanoid and industrial robotics in the Indian market.

Jul 21, 2026 8 min
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Robot Safety Standards
Compliance Over Hype: A Practical Assessment of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 in the Indian Market

This article evaluates ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 standards regarding robotic safety. It moves beyond marketing claims to examine deployment realities, specifically focusing on the Indian regulatory landscape and cost structures for safety-rated hardware.

Jul 21, 2026 7 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
Navigating the EU AI Act: Compliance Requirements for Robotics Hardware

An analysis of the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act and its specific implications for robotics manufacturers, focusing on high-risk classification, compliance costs, and export barriers for Indian hardware makers targeting the European market.

Jul 21, 2026 8 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
DGCA Drone Rules Explained: Compliance, Licensing, and Operational Framework in India

A technical breakdown of the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s framework for unmanned aerial systems, focusing on the Digital Sky Platform, licensing requirements, operational constraints, and compliance costs for commercial and hobbyist operators in India.

Jul 21, 2026 9 min
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India Robotics VC
Capitalizing on Hardware: The State of Robotics VC in India

A critical analysis of Sequoia, Accel, and Blume Ventures’ investment thesis in Indian robotics. This report distinguishes between shipped logistics hardware and unreleased humanoid concepts, evaluating the gap between valuation and actual deployment in the Indian manufacturing landscape.

Jul 21, 2026 8 min

Latest robotics news

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

India Drafts New Safety Framework for Humanoid Robot Deployment
Policy & Regulation
India Drafts New Safety Framework for Humanoid Robot Deployment
13 hours ago
Astha Robotics Showcases Indigenous Humanoid Prototype at Bengaluru Summit
India Focus
Astha Robotics Showcases Indigenous Humanoid Prototype at Bengaluru Summit
yesterday
IIT Madras and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership for Humanoid Robot Simulation
Research & Labs
IIT Madras and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership for Humanoid Robot Simulation
yesterday
Major Humanoid Robot Deployment in Indian Automotive Sector
Industry Deployments
Major Humanoid Robot Deployment in Indian Automotive Sector
19 hours ago
Astha Robotics Secures $2.5 Million to Scale Humanoid Production in India
Startups & Funding
Astha Robotics Secures $2.5 Million to Scale Humanoid Production in India
12 hours ago
NVIDIA Unveils GR00T Foundation Model for Humanoid Robots
AI & Robotics
NVIDIA Unveils GR00T Foundation Model for Humanoid Robots
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