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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 October 15, 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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Price in India
Humanoid Robot Pricing in India: Landed Costs, Import Duties, and Market Availability

A grounded analysis of humanoid robot pricing in India, covering manufacturer list prices, import duties, IGST, customs clearance, and realistic landed costs for early buyers and enterprise pilots.

Oct 14, 2026 9 min
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Walking Speed & Gait
Walking Speed & Gait: Measured Performance in Shipping Humanoid Robots

An evidence-based breakdown of walking speed, gait stability, and dynamic control across commercially available and pilot-deployed humanoid robots, with India market context and verified specifications.

Oct 14, 2026 8 min
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Degrees of Freedom
Degrees of Freedom in Humanoid Robots: Arm, Hand, and Leg Specifications Compared

A factual comparison of degrees of freedom across commercially available and pilot-stage humanoid robots, focusing on arm, hand, and leg configurations, with manufacturer data and India market context.

Oct 14, 2026 7 min
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Battery & Runtime
Battery & Runtime in Humanoid Robots: Spec Sheets vs. Real-World Performance

A grounded examination of humanoid robot power systems, comparing manufacturer claims with operational data, thermal constraints, charging limits, and India market availability.

Oct 14, 2026 7 min
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Payload & Reach
Payload & Reach: What Humanoid Robots Can Actually Lift and Carry

An editorial breakdown of verified payload capacities and working reach across shipping and pilot humanoid robots, with clear grading, testing methodology, and India availability notes.

Oct 14, 2026 8 min
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Humanoid Comparison Table
Humanoid Comparison Table: Verified Specs, Shipping Status, and India Availability

An objective, spec-driven comparison of the major humanoid robots currently in production or active pilot deployment. Claims are graded by shipping hardware first, verified pilots second, and public announcements last. India availability, landed cost estimates, and verification status are documented for each platform.

Oct 14, 2026 5 min
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1X NEO
1X NEO: Engineering a Soft-Bodied Household Robot for Real-World Deployment

A grounded technical and commercial analysis of 1X Technologies’ NEO, graded by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and verified specifications. Covers soft-body architecture, teleoperation workflows, global shipping status, pricing, and India market feasibility.

Oct 14, 2026 8 min
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Sanctuary Phoenix
Sanctuary Phoenix: Architecture, Dexterity, and Deployment Status

A technical and commercial assessment of Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix humanoid platform, covering its actuation architecture, control stack, current validation phase, and realistic India market availability and pricing.

Oct 14, 2026 4 min
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Apptronik Apollo
Apptronik Apollo: Engineering a Modular Workforce for Logistics

Apptronik’s Apollo is a modular humanoid robot engineered for warehouse and logistics operations. Built around a swappable architecture and verified prototype hardware, the platform has progressed from concept renders to limited pilot deployments. This article examines Apollo’s mechanical design, control stack, deployment verification tier, pricing estimates, and its current availability and landed cost profile in India.

Oct 14, 2026 8 min

Latest robotics news

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

Figure AI and Reliance Industries Partner to Deploy Humanoid Robots in Indian Warehouses
AI & Robotics
Figure AI and Reliance Industries Partner to Deploy Humanoid Robots in Indian Warehouses
yesterday
Agility Robotics Unveils Digit Gen3 Humanoid Robot for Warehouse Automation
Product Launches
Agility Robotics Unveils Digit Gen3 Humanoid Robot for Warehouse Automation
2 days ago
Tesla Unveils Optimus Gen 3 with India-Specific Pricing and Logistics Partnerships
Humanoid News
Tesla Unveils Optimus Gen 3 with India-Specific Pricing and Logistics Partnerships
2 days ago
Figure AI Releases Figure 02: Early Reviews and India Market Outlook
Reviews & Opinion
Figure AI Releases Figure 02: Early Reviews and India Market Outlook
yesterday
India Robotics Week 2024 Concludes in Bengaluru with Focus on Affordable Humanoids for MSMEs
Events & Expos
India Robotics Week 2024 Concludes in Bengaluru with Focus on Affordable Humanoids for MSMEs
yesterday
India Releases Draft Regulatory Framework for Humanoid Robot Deployment
Policy & Regulation
India Releases Draft Regulatory Framework for Humanoid Robot Deployment
3 days ago

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