Industry
The business side of robotics: who is raising money, who is shipping product, what the Indian and global markets look like, and how policy is shaping the industry.
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.
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An objective analysis of how international export control regimes, specifically the Wassenaar Arrangement and US EAR, impact the robotics industry. This report evaluates compliance risks for Indian manufacturers, the cost implications of restricted components, and the strategic shift toward indigenous semiconductor sourcing.
An objective analysis of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 standards governing industrial and service robot safety, with specific focus on implementation challenges, collaborative robotics (ISO/TS 15066), and compliance costs within the Indian manufacturing ecosystem.
An analysis of how the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act classifies and regulates robotics hardware and software, with specific attention to high-risk autonomous systems and implications for Indian manufacturers.
Figure AI, a humanoid startup backed by OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia, aims to commercialize general-purpose robotics. This report evaluates their hardware shipments, BMW pilot deployments, and realistic market entry, including India availability and pricing constraints.
A grounded assessment of Agility Robotics' Digit platform, focusing on its operational deployment within Amazon Robotics facilities. This article evaluates the current state of shipping hardware versus announcements, technical specifications, and the feasibility of humanoid logistics in the Indian market.
An assessment of Unitree Robotics’ transition from quadruped manufacturing to humanoid development. This report grades the company’s claims by shipment status, analyzing the Go1, B2, H1, and G1 models against Indian market availability and landed costs.
An evidence-based analysis of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot, focusing on hardware shipments, factory deployments, and the realistic path to commercial viability in India and globally.
An evidence-based analysis of the 'Big Three' industrial robot manufacturers. This article evaluates their shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and availability in the Indian market, distinguishing between historical dominance and current competitive threats in automation.
A critical audit of key Indian robotics startups including Addverb, Peer Robotics, Genrobotic, and Miko. This analysis distinguishes between deployed logistics hardware, pilot deployments, and early-stage humanoid concepts, focusing on verifiable specifications, India availability, and landed cost estimates.
An analysis of India's drone manufacturing sector prioritizing shipped hardware over announcements. This report evaluates ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane based on deployment data, regulatory compliance under Drone Rules 2021, and available pricing models for defense and logistics sectors.
An evidence-based analysis of India's robotics manufacturing ecosystem. This report evaluates policy frameworks like the PLI scheme, assesses domestic hardware shipments versus announcements, and provides transparent pricing data for Indian-built robotics solutions.
A critical analysis of the Indian robotics market, moving beyond consultancy projections to evaluate actual shipment data, pilot deployments, and commercial viability across industrial and service sectors.
An analysis of recent funding rounds for Figure AI, 1X Technologies, Apptronik, Unitree, and Sanctuary Robotics. This report grades claims by shipping hardware first, pilot deployments second, and announcements last, with specific focus on India market availability and landed cost estimates.
A grounded analysis of publicly traded robotics companies, prioritizing shipment data over announcements. This report evaluates hardware delivery, revenue stability, and the scarcity of pure-play humanoid IPOs, with specific attention to the Indian market's accessibility and pricing structures.
A critical analysis of major robotics acquisitions, prioritizing shipped hardware over announcements. We examine the Hyundai-Boston Dynamics and Amazon-Agility deals, evaluating what is actually moving versus what remains in the press release phase.
An analysis of the venture capital landscape for robotics in India, focusing on Sequoia, Accel, and Blume. We examine the shift from software valuation to hardware execution, pricing realities, and the viability of domestic manufacturing.
An objective analysis of India's drone regulatory framework under the DGCA and MoCA. Covers the Digital Sky Platform, aircraft classification, licensing requirements, and No-Fly Zones as of 2024.
Boston Dynamics, the pioneer of advanced motion control, has transitioned from Google to SoftBank, and finally to Hyundai Motor Group. This article evaluates the operational status of the Spot quadruped and Atlas humanoid robot, distinguishing between shipping hardware and concepts. It further analyzes the feasibility of importing these systems into India, including regulatory hurdles and landed cost estimates.