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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 31, 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: Engineering a Dexterous General-Purpose Humanoid for Indian Workflows

A grounded assessment of Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix humanoid, examining its hardware architecture, dexterous manipulation capabilities, deployment status, and realistic pathways to commercialization in India and global markets.

Jul 30, 2026 8 min
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Apptronik Apollo
Apptronik Apollo: Modular Humanoid for Logistics and Industrial Deployment

A factual assessment of the Apptronik Apollo humanoid, graded by shipping hardware and pilot deployments, with technical specifications, deployment history, and India market availability.

Jul 30, 2026 8 min
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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 and G1: Shipping Hardware, Verified Specs, and the Indian Market Reality

A grounded analysis of Unitree's H1 and G1 humanoid platforms, graded by verified shipping hardware, documented pilot data, and manufacturer specifications. The article covers technical architecture, deployment status, pricing dynamics, and landed cost estimates for the Indian market, avoiding speculative claims and focusing on shipped units, independent reporting, and real-world constraints.

Jul 30, 2026 9 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure 01 & Figure 02: Commercial Humanoid Architecture for Industrial Deployment

A hardware-graded assessment of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 humanoids, focusing on shipped specifications, verified pilot deployments, manufacturing constraints, and realistic India market availability with flagged landed cost estimates.

Jul 30, 2026 7 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: From AI Day Concept to Factory Floor

A grounded assessment of Tesla's bipedal humanoid programme, tracking hardware iterations from Gen 1 to Gen 2, grading claims against actual pilot deployments, and evaluating India market availability with landed cost estimates.

Jul 30, 2026 8 min
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Export Controls
Export Controls and Robotics: Navigating Wassenaar, EAR, and Global Hardware Restrictions

A factual breakdown of how the Wassenaar Arrangement and U.S. Export Administration Regulations govern robotics hardware, component sourcing, and commercial deployment, with verified data on Indian market access, landed costs, and compliance pathways for manufacturers and integrators.

Jul 30, 2026 9 min
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Robot Safety Standards
Navigating Collaborative Robot Safety: ISO 10218, ISO 13482, and India’s Compliance Pathway

A grounded assessment of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 standards, how they govern collaborative robot safety, and what certified hardware is actually available in India with transparent pricing and deployment realities.

Jul 30, 2026 7 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
The EU AI Act and Robotics: Compliance Pathways for Autonomous Hardware

An evidence-based assessment of how the EU AI Act classifies autonomous systems, the compliance requirements for shipping hardware, pilot deployment standards, and the practical impact on Indian robotics manufacturers and domestic pricing.

Jul 30, 2026 4 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
DGCA Drone Rules 2021: A Grounded Review of India’s Aviation Framework

A factual breakdown of India’s drone regulatory framework, covering certification workflows, airspace authorization, hardware compliance, and current market availability.

Jul 30, 2026 8 min

Latest robotics news

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

Kara Robotics Raises $10M Series A to Deploy Cost-Effective Humanoids in Indian Logistics
Startups & Funding
Kara Robotics Raises $10M Series A to Deploy Cost-Effective Humanoids in Indian Logistics
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Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Enters Indian Industrial Pilots, Targeting Affordable Humanoid Automation
AI & Robotics
Tesla Optimus Gen 3 Enters Indian Industrial Pilots, Targeting Affordable Humanoid Automation
yesterday
Aether Dynamics Unveils Vayu-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
Product Launches
Aether Dynamics Unveils Vayu-1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing
9 hours ago
Unitree Robotics Unveils G1 Humanoid with India Market Focus and Competitive Pricing
Humanoid News
Unitree Robotics Unveils G1 Humanoid with India Market Focus and Competitive Pricing
21 hours ago
Unitree G1 Review: High Performance, Low Cost, and What It Means for India
Reviews & Opinion
Unitree G1 Review: High Performance, Low Cost, and What It Means for India
yesterday
India Humanoid Robotics Summit 2024 Announces Arya-1 Launch in Bengaluru
Events & Expos
India Humanoid Robotics Summit 2024 Announces Arya-1 Launch in Bengaluru
2 days ago

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