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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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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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DGCA Drone Rules
Navigating India's Drone Regulatory Framework: DGCA Rules 2024 Explained

A comprehensive breakdown of India's Drone (Amendment) Rules 2024, Digital Sky Platform compliance protocols, and licensing requirements for commercial operators.

Jun 30, 2026 9 min
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India Robotics VC
Funding the Hardware: Venture Capital Trends in India's Robotics Sector

An analysis of the venture capital landscape for robotics in India, focusing on Sequoia, Accel, Blume, and domestic investors. This report grades claims by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements, examining the shift from software to deep tech hardware.

Jun 30, 2026 7 min
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Robotics M&A
Consolidation in the Wire: M&A Activity Defines the Robotics Hardware Reality

An analysis of major M&A activity in the robotics sector, focusing on Hyundai-Boston Dynamics and Amazon-Agility Robotics. This report evaluates claims against shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and availability in the Indian market with landed cost estimates.

Jun 30, 2026 8 min
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Robotics IPOs
Public Markets and the Robotics Reality Check: An IPO Analysis

An assessment of publicly traded robotics companies, focusing on revenue from shipping hardware versus speculative announcements, with specific attention to Indian market accessibility and valuation risks.

Jun 30, 2026 9 min
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Humanoid Startup Funding
Capital Flows into Humanoid Robotics: A Ship-First Assessment of Figure, 1X, Apptronik, and Unitree

An editorial analysis of the funding landscape for leading humanoid robotics startups, prioritizing hardware delivery and pilot deployments over valuation claims, with specific attention to Indian market access and landed pricing.

Jun 30, 2026 10 min
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India Market Size
India Robotics Market Size: Reality vs. Hype in 2024

A data-driven breakdown of India's robotics landscape, separating manufacturing automation from the hype cycle of humanoid prototypes. We analyze shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and pricing to determine the true addressable market size for Indian manufacturers and service providers.

Jun 30, 2026 8 min
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Make-in-India Robotics
Make-in-India Robotics: Policy Framework, Domestic Manufacturing Reality, and Pricing Analysis

An objective analysis of India's robotics sector focusing on Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, the gap between policy announcements and shipped hardware, and landed cost estimates for domestic industrial automation units.

Jun 30, 2026 9 min
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Indian Drone Startups
Indian Drone Startups: A Hardware-First Audit of ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane

A grounded analysis of India's drone manufacturing sector, prioritizing shipped hardware and pilot deployments over marketing claims. This article examines ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane against the backdrop of the 2021 Drone Rules and current market availability.

Jun 30, 2026 9 min
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Indian Robotics Startups
Indian Robotics Startups: A Grounded Assessment of Shipping Hardware and Pilot Deployments

An evidence-based analysis of Addverb, Miko, Peer Robotics, and Genrobotic. This report distinguishes between mass-shipped industrial AMRs, consumer hardware, and developmental prototypes within the Indian robotics ecosystem, focusing on landed costs and verified deployments.

Jun 30, 2026 8 min

Latest robotics news

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

Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Unveiled; Indian Manufacturing Sector Eyes Automation Leap
Humanoid News
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Unveiled; Indian Manufacturing Sector Eyes Automation Leap
23 hours ago
Astra Robotics Unveils Affordable Humanoid 'RoboMate X' for Indian Manufacturing
Reviews & Opinion
Astra Robotics Unveils Affordable Humanoid 'RoboMate X' for Indian Manufacturing
2 days ago
India Humanoid Robotics Expo 2024 Unveils Affordable Domestic Solutions
Events & Expos
India Humanoid Robotics Expo 2024 Unveils Affordable Domestic Solutions
2 days ago
India Releases Draft Framework for Humanoid Robot Deployment and Liability
Policy & Regulation
India Releases Draft Framework for Humanoid Robot Deployment and Liability
15 hours ago
Indian Robotics Consortium Launches Indigenous Humanoid Model for Manufacturing Sector
India Focus
Indian Robotics Consortium Launches Indigenous Humanoid Model for Manufacturing Sector
yesterday
IIT Madras Launches Dedicated Humanoid Robotics Research Cell
Research & Labs
IIT Madras Launches Dedicated Humanoid Robotics Research Cell
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