1X Technologies unveils the NEO, a soft-bodied humanoid robot designed for safe interaction in domestic environments. This article evaluates the hardware specifications, deployment status, and potential availability in the Indian market based on manufacturer data and industry reports.

A grounded look at Sanctuary AI's Phoenix robot, focusing on its dexterous capabilities, current development status, and potential relevance to the Indian market amidst a crowded humanoid landscape.

An objective assessment of Apptronik's Apollo humanoid robot, evaluating its logistics focus, current pilot deployments with Walmart, and realistic implications for the Indian industrial market including availability and pricing estimates.

A grounded assessment of Unitree Robotics’ H1 and G1 humanoids, focusing on their shipping status, hardware specifications, and potential entry into the Indian market amidst a global price war in robotics.

A grounded review of Figure AI’s humanoid robotics platform, analyzing hardware specifications, pilot deployments with BMW and Amazon, and the reality of commercial availability versus marketing announcements.

An objective analysis of Tesla's humanoid robot programme, evaluating the transition from Gen 1 to Gen 2 prototypes. This article examines shipping hardware claims, technical specifications, and the realistic path to Indian market availability.

An analysis of the geopolitical and regulatory barriers affecting robotics hardware supply chains, focusing on the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Wassenaar Arrangement, and India’s DGFT import policies. This article examines compliance requirements, hardware availability, and landed costs for humanoid and industrial robots entering the Indian market.

An objective analysis of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 standards, focusing on actual hardware compliance, risk assessment costs, and regulatory frameworks within the Indian manufacturing and service sectors.

An analysis of how the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act categorizes robotic systems, compliance requirements for high-risk applications, and implications for Indian manufacturers and importers regarding export controls and landed costs.