China's XPeng Starts Production of IRON Humanoid Robot on Automated Line Ahead of 2027 Global Deliveries
XPeng has begun producing its IRON humanoid robot on a new automated production line, with the first unit walking off independently. More than 80% of core processes are automated, while automotive-grade quality controls are used. Mass production is planned by late 2026, followed by deployments and global deliveries in 2027.
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has started building its IRON humanoid robot on a new production line. The first unit walked off the line under its own power. The facility automates more than 80 per cent of core processes and applies automotive-grade quality controls. Mass production is planned by the end of 2026, with early deployments targeted at stores and campuses. Deliveries in China and overseas markets are scheduled for 2027. The move follows a funding round of more than 900 million dollars that valued the robotics unit at over 6.3 billion dollars. XPeng is applying its automotive manufacturing experience to scale humanoid robot production. UnifoLM-X2-1.0: Unitree Unveils World's 1st Autonomous Humanoid Robot Combat Capability Powered by AI Model.
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This is the first IRON robot coming off XPENG Robotics’ new production line.
XPENG just started building humanoid robots like cars. And yes—it walked off by itself. The line automates 80%+ of core processes and uses automotive-grade quality control.
Mass production is set for… https://t.co/4d9klKsDKB pic.twitter.com/C4vVWeKYmv
— RoboHub🤖 (@XRoboHub) September 8, 2026
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