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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.

Updated continuously · Last updated July 21, 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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Indian Robotics Startups
Beyond the Hype: A Reality Check on India's Robotics Startups

An objective analysis of Addverb, Peer Robotics, Genrobotic, and Miko Robotics, grading their progress based on shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and verifiable announcements. This report evaluates market availability and pricing in India without relying on rendered concepts.

Jul 21, 2026 12 min
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ABB, KUKA & Fanuc
The Industrial Old Guard: A Deep Dive into ABB, KUKA, and Fanuc in India

An evidence-based analysis of the Big Three industrial robot manufacturers—ABB, KUKA, and Fanuc—focusing on their deployed hardware ecosystems, service networks in India, and realistic pricing structures amidst the current humanoid robot hype cycle.

Jul 20, 2026 8 min
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Tesla Optimus Programme
Inside Tesla's Humanoid Bet: Hardware, Pilots, and Reality

A grounded assessment of the Tesla Optimus programme, distinguishing between shipped Gen 2 units, internal factory pilots, and unreleased announcements. No hype, only hardware tracking.

Jul 20, 2026 12 min
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics: Shipping Hardware in the Age of Humanoid Hype

Unitree Robotics has transitioned from a consumer drone maker to a serious robotics manufacturer, shipping quadrupeds and now humanoids. This article analyzes their hardware shipments, technical specifications, and availability in the Indian market against competitor claims.

Jul 20, 2026 8 min
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Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics Digit: Amazon Warehouse Pilots and the Logistics Reality

A critical evaluation of Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal robot, focusing on its actual deployment with Amazon, technical capabilities, and the gap between pilot hardware and mass market availability.

Jul 20, 2026 8 min
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Figure AI
Figure AI: The OpenAI-Backed Humanoid Pushing Pilots in BMW Factories

Figure AI, backed by OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia, is developing the Figure 01 humanoid robot. While the company has secured significant funding and a pilot deployment with BMW, mass commercial shipping remains in the early stages. This article analyzes hardware specs, pilot progress, and India availability.

Jul 20, 2026 7 min
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Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics Under Hyundai: A Grounded Assessment of Atlas and Spot

An analysis of Boston Dynamics' current portfolio following Hyundai's acquisition. Focus on Spot's commercial deployment and Atlas's electric prototype status, with specific attention to India market entry and pricing realities.

Jul 20, 2026 9 min
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Inspection Drones
Inspection Drones: Grounded Assessment of ideaForge and Skydio for Infrastructure

A factual analysis of industrial inspection drones, focusing on ideaForge and Skydio hardware maturity, deployment realities, and India-specific regulatory and pricing contexts.

Jul 20, 2026 10 min
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Defence Robotics
Defence Robotics in India: Evaluating DRDO Systems and Global Platforms like Boston Dynamics Spot

An evidence-based assessment of unmanned ground systems in India, focusing on DRDO's indigenous UGVs, the operational status of Boston Dynamics Spot, and the economic reality of defence procurement under Make in India.

Jul 20, 2026 12 min

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