XPeng Unveils IRON Humanoid Robot with Solid-State Battery and AI Brain
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has officially unveiled its next-generation IRON humanoid robot at the 2025 XPeng Tech Day. Described as the most human-like robot in the industry, IRON features a bionic structure comprising a flexible spine, synthetic muscles, and soft full-body skin. Its dexterous hands offer 22 degrees of freedom, enabling complex interactions. The robot is powered by a physical-world foundation model running on three Turing AI chips, forming a multi-brain architecture that integrates advanced vision, language, and locomotion capabilities for seamless dialogue and movement. Notably, IRON is the first humanoid robot to utilize a full-solid-state battery, enhancing energy efficiency and safety. It also includes indoor Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and adheres to a Fourth Law guaranteeing that user private data remains strictly on-device. XPeng plans to initially deploy IRON in commercial environments, with mass production targeted for late 2026. This launch highlights XPeng's strategic expansion beyond automotive manufacturing into advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, showcasing significant technological advancements in hardware design and AI integration.
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XPeng Unveils IRON Humanoid Robot with Solid-State Battery and AI Brain
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has officially unveiled its next-generation IRON humanoid robot at the 2025 XPeng Tech Day. Described as the most human-like robot in the industry, IRON features a bionic structure comprising a flexible spine, synthetic muscles, and soft full-body skin. Its dexterous hands offer 22 degrees of freedom, enabling complex interactions. The robot is powered by a physical-world foundation model running on three Turing AI chips, forming a multi-brain architecture that integrates advanced vision, language, and locomotion capabilities for seamless dialogue and movement. Notably, IRON is the first humanoid robot to utilize a full-solid-state battery, enhancing energy efficiency and safety. It also includes indoor Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and adheres to a Fourth Law guaranteeing that user private data remains strictly on-device. XPeng plans to initially deploy IRON in commercial environments, with mass production targeted for late 2026. This launch highlights XPeng's strategic expansion beyond automotive manufacturing into advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, showcasing significant technological advancements in hardware design and AI integration.
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