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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 July 10, 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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Indian Drone Startups
Beyond the Hype: A Grounded Review of India's Leading Drone Manufacturers

An analytical deep dive into ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane. This article evaluates actual shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and pricing realities against the backdrop of India’s drone policy, separating marketing announcements from operational capacity.

Jul 10, 2026 12 min
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Indian Robotics Startups
Indian Robotics Startups: A Reality Check on Shipping Hardware vs. Announcements

An analysis of India's robotics startup ecosystem, focusing on Addverb, Miko, Peer Robotics, and Genrobotic. The report grades claims by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and public announcements, highlighting India availability and approximate pricing for the 2024 fiscal year.

Jul 10, 2026 7 min
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ABB, KUKA & Fanuc
The Industrial Heavyweights: A Real-World Assessment of ABB, KUKA, and Fanuc in India

An evidence-based evaluation of the 'Big Three' industrial robot manufacturers. This article assesses shipping hardware, pilot deployments in Indian manufacturing sectors, and landed cost estimates, moving beyond marketing announcements to practical deployment realities.

Jul 10, 2026 7 min
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Tesla Optimus Programme
Inside Tesla's Humanoid Bet: Optimus Gen 2 and the Path to Shipping

A grounded look at Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, separating marketing hype from engineering reality, with a focus on Gen 2 hardware, production scalability, and India's potential market landscape.

Jul 10, 2026 10 min
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics: From Quadrupeds to Humanoids in the Indian Market

An evidence-based review of Unitree Robotics' shipping hardware, focusing on the Go2 quadruped and H1/G1 humanoids, with specific attention to import viability and pricing for Indian enterprises.

Jul 10, 2026 9 min
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Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics: Digit Deployment and Industrial Logistics Reality

Agility Robotics has transitioned from prototype to commercial pilot with its bipedal robot, Digit. This article analyzes the company’s hardware specifications, its partnership with Amazon Robotics for warehouse logistics, and the realistic availability landscape for India. We examine shipping hardware versus announced pilots, offering a grounded assessment of where Digit fits in the current industrial automation stack.

Jul 10, 2026 10 min
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Figure AI
Figure AI: Validating the Humanoid Hype Through BMW Pilot Deployments

An analysis of Figure AI's trajectory, focusing on its BMW partnership, technical capabilities of the Figure 01, and realistic expectations for the Indian market.

Jul 10, 2026 9 min
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Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics: Commercial Reality Check Amidst Hyundai Ownership

An analysis of Boston Dynamics' current hardware portfolio, ownership structure under Hyundai, and practical availability for the Indian market.

Jul 10, 2026 8 min
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Inspection Drones
Infrastructure Inspection: A Reality Check on ideaForge, Skydio, and the Grounded Market

An analysis of shipping hardware from ideaForge and Skydio for infrastructure inspection, focusing on India's regulatory and pricing landscape. This article evaluates real-world deployment data over press announcements.

Jul 10, 2026 8 min

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