- The next-generation Iron humanoid robot is equipped with three Turing AI chips from Xpeng, delivering 2,250 TOPS of computing power.
- Xpeng aims to achieve mass production of advanced robots by the end of 2026.
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) unveiled its next-generation Iron humanoid robot, continuing its exploration in this emerging field.
The new Iron debuted at today's 2025 Xpeng AI Day, showcasing a catwalk performance with natural, fluid movements and highly realistic human posture.
Xpeng's R&D team enabled Iron's light and gentle stride by adding passive degrees of freedom at the toes, said He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of the electric vehicle (EV) maker.
The company unveiled its first-generation Iron humanoid robot at last November's 2024 AI Day. Standing 178 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, it closely resembles a real human.
The new-generation Iron features a humanoid spine, bionic muscles, flexible skin, a 3D curved display on its head, and a hand with 22 degrees of freedom.
Powered by Xpeng's second-generation VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model, it incorporates three in-house developed Turing AI chips delivering 2,250 TOPS of computing power.
The humanoid robot can perform advanced tasks like conversation, walking, and interaction, powered by Xpeng's AI capabilities.
It utilizes all-solid-state batteries for lightweight design, high energy density, and enhanced safety.
Iron will initially prioritize commercial service scenarios, Mr. He said, noting its ability to rapidly integrate into diverse industries like a human.
Xpeng today announced the release of Iron's SDK (Software Development Kit) to collaborate with global developers in building an application ecosystem for humanoid robots.
Chinese steel producer Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel) will become an ecosystem partner for Iron. In the near future, the humanoid robot will be deployed at the company to explore application scenarios in industrial fields like inspection and undergo iterations.
Xpeng aims to achieve mass production of advanced robots by the end of 2026.
