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XPeng IRON humanoid robot

The XPeng IRON is not available for public purchase; its current status is announced. It ranks #17 of 46 in our humanoid robot index.

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Car-industry humanoid with a lifelike synthetic body

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Price on application
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XPeng IRON humanoid robot

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Overview

XPeng's IRON uses a solid-state battery, the company's own Turing chips and a spine-and-muscle structure with synthetic skin. XPeng plans mass production using its automotive supply chain.

Capabilities

Human-like gaitRetail greetingFactory assistanceVoice interactionGesture expression

Strengths

  • Automotive-scale manufacturing behind it
  • Enormous onboard compute
  • Strikingly natural movement

Trade-offs

  • Not yet in production
  • Synthetic skin durability unproven

Best for

Buyers betting on carmaker-scale humanoid production

Record & sources

Every entry below links to the page we took it from, so you can check the claim yourself. Newest first.

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  1. 13 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    Japanese startup MW is building Optimus robot rival inspired by Iron Man

    MW is betting that its vision of a robotic future will be more popular than what Musk is building.

    Tesla Optimus →
  2. 12 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    Consumer Tech (Sep 7-11): Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone, XPeng Commissioned IRON Humanoid Robot Pr - Benzinga

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  3. 12 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    Xpeng's humanoid robot enters mass production in Berlin, with home chores in its sights

    Chinese technology company Xpeng said its humanlike robot IRON has begun mass production, a move that could push household robotics closer to everyday use.

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  4. 11 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    Chinese company releases video of humanoid robot walking off assembly line on its own

    Chinese company Xpeng released a video showing its new humanoid robot IRON walking off the assembly line on its own. It’s the latest step in the robot arms race between the U.S. and China that could ...

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  5. 11 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    One brick at a time: How Monumental uses robotics to build walls

    Our guest is Salar al Khafaji, founder and CEO of Monumental. A recognized leader at the intersection of AI, robotics, and the built environment, he is focused on bringing scalable automation to ...

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  6. 10 Sept 2026 · Update

    Specifications and availability checked against XPeng's own site

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  7. 10 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    XPeng's IRON Humanoid Robot Walked Off a Real Production Line in Guangzhou - Startup Fortune

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  8. 10 Sept 2026 · Update

    XPeng's IRON Humanoid Robot Walked Off a Real Production Line in Guangzhou - Startup Fortune

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    startupfortune.com →
  9. 09 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    XPENG’s IRON Walks Off the Assembly Line: Is Mass Production Next? - TechRepublic

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  10. 09 Sept 2026 · Update

    XPeng (XPEV) Stock Slides as Humanoid Robot IRON Enters Production Phase - Blockonomi

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    blockonomi.com →
  11. 09 Sept 2026 · Update

    XPENG IRON Humanoid Robot Walks Off Assembly Line

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    techrepublic.com →
  12. 09 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    XPeng puts humanoid robot production line into operation as first IRON robot walks off autonomously - TechNode

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  13. 08 Sept 2026 · Coverage

    Boston Dynamics veteran launches Dynamic Creatures to bring characters to life with robotics

    Dynamic Creatures plants to create its own line of characters, and to re-create characters for specific brands and environments.

    Boston Dynamics →
  14. 08 Sept 2026 · Listed

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  15. 08 Sept 2026 · Update

    XPeng Commissions IRON Humanoid Robot Production Line

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  16. 08 Sept 2026 · Update

    XPENG Commissions Humanoid Robot Lines as IRON Walks Off Production

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  17. 07 Sept 2026 · Update

    XPeng starts IRON humanoid robot production as Tesla Optimus stalls

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  18. 24 Aug 2026 · Funding

    XPeng raised $900M — Undisclosed

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  19. 24 Aug 2026 · Update

    XPeng raises $900,000,000

    XPeng (XPEV) Stock :Humanoid Robot Production Opens New Growth Opportunity

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  20. 08 Jun 2026 · Update

    XPENG Robotics Prepares IRON Humanoid Robot for Mass Production Amid Product Lead Exit

    XPENG Robotics is sprinting toward mass production of its IRON humanoid robot by end of 2026, planning retail store deployment in early 2027 despite the departure of senior product planning director Shi Xiaoxin.

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Price history

  • 09 Sept 2026XPeng (XPEV) Stock Slides as Humanoid Robot IRON Enters Production Phase - Blockonomi
  • 08 Sept 2026listed
  • 07 Sept 2026XPeng starts IRON humanoid robot production as Tesla Optimus stalls
  • 24 Aug 2026XPeng raises $900,000,000

XPeng IRON — questions people ask

How much does the XPeng IRON cost?

XPeng has not published a list price for the IRON. Machines like this are normally quoted per deployment rather than sold at a fixed price.

Can you buy the XPeng IRON?

No. The XPeng IRON is not available for public purchase; its current status is announced. Humanoid robots you can actually order today are listed on our for-sale page.

What is the XPeng IRON used for?

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