Updated continuously · Last updated July 3, 2026
Four pillars of the RobotWale library - from humanoids to the AI stack underneath.
Tesla Optimus, Figure 02, Unitree H1, Apptronik Apollo and more.
Explore →VLA models, imitation learning and the robotics foundation models.
Explore →Robot vacuums, cooking bots and the robots already living in Indian homes.
Explore →DJI Agras, Garuda Aerospace, ideaForge and India's drone wave.
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Apptronik Apollo represents a shift toward utility-focused humanoid robotics, prioritizing logistics and warehouse operations over general-purpose domestic assistance. As the technology moves from prototype to pilot deployments, particularly through partnerships with major logistics firms, a realistic assessment of its hardware capabilities, safety protocols, and market viability is required.

Unitree Robotics has disrupted the humanoid robotics sector with the H1 and G1 models. This article examines their specifications, shipping status, and availability in India, focusing on hardware reality over marketing claims.

Figure AI’s Figure 01 is currently in pilot deployments with BMW and Amazon, marking a shift from demo to utility. Figure 02 remains in development with promised throughput improvements. This article analyzes hardware specs, deployment status, and India market availability without hype.

An analysis of Tesla's bipedal humanoid programme, distinguishing between marketing claims and shipped hardware from the Gen 1 reveal to the Gen 2 actuation pivot. This article examines deployment status, pricing economics, and India availability with evidence-based reporting.

An analysis of how Wassenaar and EAR regulations impact the import and manufacturing of humanoid robots in India, focusing on compliance, pricing, and hardware availability.

This article examines the technical and regulatory framework surrounding industrial and service robot safety, focusing on ISO 10218 and ISO 13482. We evaluate claims against shipped hardware, specifically regarding the Indian market's regulatory landscape, BIS certification requirements, and the cost implications of compliant robotics integration.

An in-depth analysis of the EU AI Act's risk-based framework, specifically examining how it categorizes robots, autonomous systems, and general-purpose AI. This article details compliance obligations, export implications for Indian manufacturers, and the timeline for enforcement.

A comprehensive guide to the Drone (Management) Rules 2021, the Digital Sky Platform, and recent amendments governing commercial and recreational drone operations in India.

An analysis of venture capital activity in India's robotics sector, evaluating the track records of Sequoia, Accel, and Blume Ventures against actual hardware shipments, pilot deployments, and landed pricing. This report separates software-defined automation from physical hardware manufacturing.
Humanoid launches, deployments, funding and India-focused coverage - in one place.






Humanoid robotics is one of the most exciting fields in tech - and also one of the noisiest. We cover what is shipping, what it costs, and how it actually behaves in the real world. Especially in India.
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