Humanoid Robots
Humanoid robots are moving out of research labs and into real work. This section covers the machines (Tesla Optimus, Figure 01, Unitree H1, Apptronik Apollo, Sanctuary Phoenix and more), the companies building them, and how they are actually being deployed in 2026.
Sub-categories
Profiles of the most important robotics companies in the world.
Indian robotics startups, policy, academia and market data.
Rounds, valuations, exits and acquisitions in robotics.
Rules, standards, safety certifications and export controls.
Latest in Humanoid Robots
A technical breakdown of lifting capacity and arm reach across shipping humanoid robots, focusing on verified data rather than concept renders, with specific implications for the Indian manufacturing sector.
An analysis of current humanoid robot battery performance, separating manufacturer claims from verified operational data, with specific focus on Indian market availability and landed costs.
An evidence-based technical breakdown of joint counts in shipping humanoid robots. This article grades DOF claims by actual hardware deployment, analyzing arm redundancy, hand dexterity, and leg stability without speculative marketing fluff. Includes India availability context and landed cost estimates.
An examination of walking speeds and gait stability across shipping humanoid robots, prioritizing hardware specs over concept demos.
A grounded analysis of humanoid robot pricing for the Indian market, distinguishing between announced MSRP, landed costs, and the regulatory reality of importing advanced robotics.
A factual breakdown of who is accepting pre-orders for humanoid robots, distinguishing between shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements. Includes India-specific availability, landed cost estimates, and a warning on deposit risks.
A comprehensive analysis of the regulatory, tax, and logistical framework for importing humanoid robots into India, including HSN codes, GST structures, and clearance procedures for businesses and research organizations.
An analysis of support infrastructure, warranty terms, and spares availability for humanoid robots in the Indian market, grounded in current manufacturer disclosures and pilot deployment realities.
A grounded analysis of Boston Dynamics' transition from research prototypes to commercial hardware, focusing on Spot's market dominance and the retirement of Atlas, with specific attention to Indian market availability and pricing.
A technical retrospective on Honda’s ASIMO, analyzing its engineering contributions to dynamic bipedal locomotion and its transition from a research prototype to a retired icon, with specific focus on its relevance to the current Indian humanoid robotics market.
An objective assessment of humanoid robot development across India's premier technical institutes, distinguishing between laboratory prototypes, pilot deployments, and mass-market shipping hardware.
A factual assessment of the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) robotics initiatives, focusing on humanoid prototypes, combat exoskeletons, and the gap between laboratory demonstrations and operational deployment.
A technical and market analysis of the 1X NEO humanoid robot, evaluating its soft-body design philosophy, current shipping status, pilot deployments, and potential availability for the Indian market.
A factual comparison of major humanoid robots based on shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and verified specs. We prioritize units in production or pilot programs over concept renders.
An evidence-based analysis of Tesla's humanoid robotics programme, evaluating the transition from Gen 1 prototypes to Gen 2 refinements, manufacturing scalability, and potential market entry into India.
An objective analysis of Figure AI's humanoid robotics portfolio, focusing on the Figure 01 and the upcoming Figure 02. The article evaluates shipping hardware, BMW pilot deployments, technical specifications, and the realistic pathway to adoption in the Indian market, avoiding hype in favor of verified operational data.
An objective analysis of Unitree Robotics' H1 and G1 humanoid platforms, evaluating their shipping hardware status, technical specifications, and landed cost estimates for the Indian market amidst a global price war.
Apptronik Apollo is a bipedal humanoid robot designed specifically for logistics and warehouse automation. While partnerships with FedEx and Stellantis indicate serious commercial intent, the hardware remains in early deployment phases. This article analyzes the technical specifications, deployment status, and realistic availability for the Indian market.