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 measured assessment of the 1X NEO’s compliant architecture, current pilot deployment status, technical specifications, and realistic prospects for commercialization and availability in India.
A factual, spec-driven comparison of major humanoid robots currently shipping, piloting, or announced. Graded by verified hardware deliveries first, factory pilots second, and press announcements last. Includes India availability notes, landed cost estimates, and procurement guidance for industrial buyers.
A grounded assessment of payload capacity and reach in commercial humanoid robots, graded by deployment status, with India availability and pricing notes.
An evidence-based analysis of humanoid robot battery systems, contrasting manufacturer capacity claims with measured field runtime. The article evaluates shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announced platforms using a strict hardware-first grading hierarchy, details thermal and duty-cycle constraints, and covers India market availability with landed cost estimates.
A technical comparison of degrees of freedom across currently shipping and pilot humanoid robots, with verified manufacturer data, actuation insights, and India market availability.
An evidence-based assessment of how fast and how stable commercial humanoid robots actually walk, graded by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announced prototypes, with notes on India availability and landed cost estimates.
A grounded breakdown of humanoid robot pricing for the Indian market, covering base costs, customs duties, landed price estimates, and procurement pathways. Claims are graded by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements, with clear INR estimates and import framework guidance.
A factual breakdown of which humanoid manufacturers are accepting pre-orders, realistic lead times, manufacturing constraints, and approximate landed costs in India. Claims are graded by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and official announcements.
A technical breakdown of customs classification, duty structures, documentation workflows, compliance requirements, and landed cost estimation for importing humanoid robots into India.
A grounded review of warranty terms, spare parts logistics, and support models for early humanoid robot adopters, with specific focus on India availability, landed cost estimates, and verifiable manufacturer policies.
An evidence-based assessment of Boston Dynamics’ institutional history, Atlas development timeline, Spot commercialization, and India market status. Claims are graded by shipped hardware, pilot deployments, and public announcements, with landed cost estimates and availability data for the Indian market.
A grounded review of Honda’s ASIMO program, tracing its actuation, control, and sensor fusion breakthroughs, its real-world pilot deployments, and how its engineering DNA shapes today’s shipping humanoid hardware.
A grounded assessment of humanoid and bipedal robot research across IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IISc Bangalore, and allied Indian institutions. Focuses on shipped prototypes, control architectures, funding mechanisms, and realistic pathways to commercial availability.
A grounded assessment of DRDO’s humanoid and combat robotics programmes, graded by deployment status, hardware evidence, and current availability for Indian defence and civil sectors.
A grounded assessment of Tesla’s bipedal humanoid programme, tracing hardware iterations, verified specifications, pilot deployment status, and India market context. Graded by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and public announcements last.
A grounded assessment of Figure AI’s Figure 01 and Figure 02 platforms, graded by deployment evidence, technical specifications, and current commercial availability, including India market considerations.
A grounded analysis of Unitree’s H1 and G1 humanoids, grading claims by verified shipping hardware, research pilots, and manufacturer announcements. Includes specification breakdowns, manufacturing realities, India availability, and approximate landed INR pricing.
Apptronik’s Apollo is a modular, human-scale robot engineered for commercial logistics and warehouse operations. This article examines its hardware architecture, verified deployment history, and commercial availability, grading claims by shipping status and independent reporting.