Updated continuously · Last updated June 13, 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.
Explore →Fresh from the library.

A grounded analysis of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot programme, distinguishing between Gen 1 prototype limitations and Gen 2 hardware improvements. This report assesses the feasibility of the $20,000 price point, current deployment status in Tesla factories, and availability for the Indian market.

An analysis of how the Wassenaar Arrangement and US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) impact robotics manufacturing and trade, with specific focus on Indian compliance requirements, component sourcing, and the cost of regulatory adherence.

A grounded analysis of the international safety standards governing industrial and service robots, with a specific focus on practical implementation in the Indian manufacturing and service sectors. This article moves beyond marketing claims to examine the technical requirements of ISO 10218, ISO 13482, and ISO/TS 15066, alongside the regulatory realities of the Indian Factory Act.

An analysis of how the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act classifies and regulates robotic systems, focusing on high-risk requirements, compliance costs, and implications for Indian manufacturers targeting the European market.

An in-depth analysis of India's drone regulatory landscape under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This article covers the Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2021, the Digital Sky Portal ecosystem, Remote Pilot Licensing (RPL), aircraft classification, insurance mandates, and prohibited zones. Pricing estimates and compliance costs are included for Indian operators.

An analysis of venture capital deployment in the Indian robotics sector, focusing on Sequoia, Accel, Blume, and domestic investors. This report evaluates the shift from software-first pitches to hardware-ready deployments, assessing pilot programs, manufacturing scalability, and landed pricing structures in the Indian market.

Major robotics acquisitions signal a shift from demo-stage startups to industrial deployment. We analyze Hyundai-Boston Dynamics and Amazon-Agility, assessing hardware maturity and implications for the Indian market.

An analysis of publicly traded robotics companies, distinguishing between hardware revenue and market hype, with specific focus on India availability and pricing. This report grades claims by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last.

An analysis of recent funding rounds for Figure, 1X, Apptronik, Sanctuary, and Unitree, distinguishing between valuation promises and actual hardware deployments, with a focus on India market entry and landed cost estimates.
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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