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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 August 19, 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

Fresh from the library.

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Import & Customs
Clearing Humanoid Robots Through Indian Customs: Duty, GST, and Compliance Framework

A technical guide to importing humanoid robots into India, covering HS code classification, Basic Customs Duty, GST structure, documentation requirements, port clearance procedures, and realistic landed cost estimates for commercial buyers.

Aug 19, 2026 6 min
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Pre-Order Guide
Humanoid Robot Pre-Order Guide: Who Is Taking Reservations and What to Expect

A factual breakdown of which humanoid manufacturers are accepting pre-orders, realistic lead times, India import pathways, and approximate landed pricing. Claims are graded by shipped hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last.

Aug 18, 2026 8 min
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Price in India
Humanoid Robot Pricing in India: Landed Costs, Customs, and Market Reality

A grounded assessment of humanoid robot pricing in India, covering import duties, GST, landed costs, and current availability across shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements.

Aug 18, 2026 7 min
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Walking Speed & Gait
Humanoid Walking Speed & Gait: Shipping Hardware Benchmarks and Stability Metrics

A factual breakdown of commercially available humanoid robots' walking speed and gait stability, graded by verified shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and manufacturer announcements. Includes India market availability and approximate landed pricing.

Aug 18, 2026 7 min
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Degrees of Freedom
Humanoid Robot Degrees of Freedom: Arm, Hand, and Leg Actuator Counts Compared

A measured comparison of degrees of freedom (DOF) across shipping humanoid platforms, breaking down arm, hand, and leg actuator counts. The analysis grades claims by verified hardware, examines mechanical trade-offs, control implications, and notes India availability with approximate landed costs.

Aug 18, 2026 6 min
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Battery & Runtime
Spec-Sheet Battery Life vs. Real-World Runtime: What Humanoid Robot Buyers Actually Get

An evidence-based breakdown of humanoids battery performance, separating manufacturer claims from documented floor runtimes, thermal limits, and India market availability.

Aug 18, 2026 8 min
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Payload & Reach
Payload & Reach: What Humanoid Robots Actually Lift and Carry

A spec-driven analysis of payload capacity and reach envelopes across shipping, pilot, and announced humanoid platforms, with grading methodology, operational constraints, and India market availability.

Aug 18, 2026 7 min
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Humanoid Comparison Table
Humanoid Comparison Table: Shipping Hardware, Pilots, and Pricing

A structured, spec-driven comparison of major humanoid robots, graded by deployment status, with India availability and landed cost estimates.

Aug 18, 2026 9 min
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1X NEO
1X NEO: Engineering a Soft-Bodied Humanoid for Household Deployment

A technical assessment of the 1X NEO, evaluating its soft-body architecture, actuation strategy, control stack, and current deployment status. The article grades all claims by hardware shipping and pilot data, outlines India market availability, and provides a flagged landed cost estimate.

Aug 18, 2026 5 min

Latest robotics news

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

AstraBots Unveils Indra-X1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
India Focus
AstraBots Unveils Indra-X1 Humanoid Robot for Indian Manufacturing Sector
2 days ago
IIT Madras and Figure AI Establish Joint Humanoid Actuator Research Lab
Research & Labs
IIT Madras and Figure AI Establish Joint Humanoid Actuator Research Lab
yesterday
Unitree Robotics Commences First Commercial Humanoid Deployments Across Indian Manufacturing Facilities
Industry Deployments
Unitree Robotics Commences First Commercial Humanoid Deployments Across Indian Manufacturing Facilities
yesterday
AstraDynamics Secures ₹150 Crore Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Manufacturing in Bengaluru
Startups & Funding
AstraDynamics Secures ₹150 Crore Series A to Scale Humanoid Robot Manufacturing in Bengaluru
yesterday
India Unveils Astra-1: First Affordable Humanoid Robot for Industrial Automation
AI & Robotics
India Unveils Astra-1: First Affordable Humanoid Robot for Industrial Automation
yesterday
Unitree Launches G1 Humanoid Robot at $16,000, Targeting Mass Adoption
Product Launches
Unitree Launches G1 Humanoid Robot at $16,000, Targeting Mass Adoption
2 days ago

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