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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 8, 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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Apptronik Apollo
Apptronik Apollo: Evaluating the Modular Humanoid for Logistics Deployment

A grounded analysis of Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid robot, focusing on its modular design for logistics, current pilot deployment status, and the realistic barriers to entry for the Indian market.

Jul 8, 2026 9 min
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Unitree H1 & G1
Unitree H1 & G1: The Affordable Chinese Humanoids Challenging Global Pricing

Unitree Robotics leverages its quadruped manufacturing scale to launch the H1 and G1 humanoid robots. While the H1 offers high-speed performance for research, the G1 targets education at a fraction of the cost. This article analyzes their technical specs, verified pricing, and the realities of importing them into India.

Jul 8, 2026 12 min
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Figure 01 & Figure 02
Figure 01 & Figure 02: A Grounded Look at Figure AI’s Warehouse Humanoids

An evidence-based assessment of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 humanoids, analyzing BMW and Amazon pilot deployments, technical specifications, and the lack of commercial availability in India as of 2024.

Jul 8, 2026 8 min
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Tesla Optimus
Tesla Optimus: Engineering Reality vs. Hype Cycle

A technical audit of Tesla's humanoid robot programme from Gen 1 prototypes to Gen 2 production candidates, evaluating hardware progress, deployment status, and market availability.

Jul 8, 2026 12 min
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Export Controls
Export Controls, Wassenaar Arrangement, and the Robotics Supply Chain: A Compliance Guide

An analysis of how the Wassenaar Arrangement and US EAR regulations impact the global robotics supply chain, specifically focusing on dual-use technologies, import licensing in India, and the financial friction affecting Indian integrators.

Jul 8, 2026 8 min
Industrial robotic arm in a Ciudad de México lab setting, showcasing automation technology.
Robot Safety Standards
Navigating ISO 10218 and ISO 13482: A Guide to Robot Safety Standards in India

An analysis of ISO 10218, ISO 13482, and collaborative robot safety protocols, examining their application in Indian manufacturing and service sectors with reference to compliant hardware and regulatory frameworks.

Jul 8, 2026 8 min
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EU AI Act & Robotics
EU AI Act & Robotics: Regulatory Reality for Humanoid and Autonomous Systems

An analysis of how the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act classifies robotics hardware and software, the compliance costs for manufacturers, and the implications for Indian robotics exporters entering the EU market.

Jul 8, 2026 9 min
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DGCA Drone Rules
India's Drone Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide to DGCA Compliance and the Digital Sky Platform

A factual breakdown of the Drone (Management) Rules 2021, covering classification, licensing, the Digital Sky Platform, and compliance requirements for Indian operators.

Jul 8, 2026 9 min
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India Robotics VC
India Robotics VC: A Graded Review of Capital Allocation in Deep Tech

An evidence-based review of venture capital inflows into India's robotics sector, prioritizing deployed hardware over concept announcements, with a focus on Sequoia, Accel, and Blume capital allocation.

Jul 8, 2026 10 min

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