Next‑Gen IRON
by XPENG
Launch Year: 2026
The Next-Gen IRON humanoid robot by XPENG is a highly advanced bipedal robot designed for commercial and service applications. It features a human-like spine for natural bending, full-body soft skin with embedded touch sensors, and customizable physiques including male and female forms. The robot boasts 82 degrees of freedom, with 22 DOF per hand enabling delicate manipulation such as grabbing eggs and unscrewing caps. Powered by three proprietary Turing AI chips delivering 2,250 TOPS, it runs XPENG’s first-generation Physical World Large Model for sophisticated dialogue and control. It uses industry-first full solid-state batteries for enhanced safety, longer runtime, and reduced weight. XPENG targets mass production by the end of 2026, focusing on roles like guidance, sales assistance, and inspection in commercial environments.
