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 analysis of Boston Dynamics' current hardware portfolio, ownership structure under Hyundai, and practical availability for the Indian market.

An analysis of Figure AI's trajectory, focusing on its BMW partnership, technical capabilities of the Figure 01, and realistic expectations for the Indian market.

Agility Robotics has transitioned from prototype to commercial pilot with its bipedal robot, Digit. This article analyzes the company’s hardware specifications, its partnership with Amazon Robotics for warehouse logistics, and the realistic availability landscape for India. We examine shipping hardware versus announced pilots, offering a grounded assessment of where Digit fits in the current industrial automation stack.

An evidence-based review of Unitree Robotics' shipping hardware, focusing on the Go2 quadruped and H1/G1 humanoids, with specific attention to import viability and pricing for Indian enterprises.

A grounded look at Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, separating marketing hype from engineering reality, with a focus on Gen 2 hardware, production scalability, and India's potential market landscape.

An evidence-based evaluation of the 'Big Three' industrial robot manufacturers. This article assesses shipping hardware, pilot deployments in Indian manufacturing sectors, and landed cost estimates, moving beyond marketing announcements to practical deployment realities.

An analysis of India's robotics startup ecosystem, focusing on Addverb, Miko, Peer Robotics, and Genrobotic. The report grades claims by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and public announcements, highlighting India availability and approximate pricing for the 2024 fiscal year.

An analytical deep dive into ideaForge, Garuda Aerospace, and ePlane. This article evaluates actual shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and pricing realities against the backdrop of India’s drone policy, separating marketing announcements from operational capacity.

An analysis of India's robotics manufacturing ecosystem, government incentives, and the gap between assembly and indigenous production.

An evidence-based assessment of the Indian robotics sector, distinguishing between projected valuations and actual shipped hardware across industrial, logistics, and service segments.

An analysis of the current funding landscape for leading humanoid robotics startups, evaluating capital raised against hardware shipping milestones, pilot deployments, and realistic market entry timelines for India.

An analysis of publicly traded robotics firms, distinguishing between revenue-generating hardware vendors and narrative-driven concept players, with specific focus on market performance, hardware deployment milestones, and India availability.

An analysis of major robotics M&A deals including Hyundai-Boston Dynamics and Amazon-Agility. We grade these transactions by shipping hardware, pilot deployments, and announcements, with a focus on India availability and landed pricing.

An objective analysis of venture capital deployment in Indian robotics, focusing on Sequoia India, Accel, and Blume Ventures. The report grades hardware shipping status over announcements, highlighting the disconnect between funding and commercial humanoid deployment.

An authoritative guide to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) drone regulations in India, focusing on the Digital Sky Platform, licensing tiers, hardware classification, and operational constraints for Indian businesses and operators.

An analysis of the European Union AI Act's provisions regarding autonomous systems and robotics, focusing on high-risk classifications and compliance costs for Indian manufacturers.

An analysis of ISO 10218 and ISO 13482 standards governing industrial and service robotics, with specific focus on implementation costs and compliance frameworks within the Indian manufacturing sector.

An objective analysis of how international export control regimes like the Wassenaar Arrangement and U.S. EAR impact the availability, pricing, and development of humanoid and industrial robots in India.