Next‑Gen IRON
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.
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Dimensions
178 x 50 x 40 cm
Weight
70 kg
Speed
6 km/h (1.67 m/s) max walking speed
Runtime
6 hours on full charge (Estimated)
Charging Time
2 hours
Battery Pack
2.5 kWh solid-state battery
Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet
Touch panel, voice commands, gesture recognition, mobile app
Battery Life
4 years
Tablets, smartphones, VR controllers, external sensors
XPENG cloud services for teleoperation and data analytics
Available Countries
China, EU countries
Compatible with XPENG AI platform, third-party robotics SDKs
Available Colours
White, black, customizable skin tones
Warranty Info
2 years comprehensive warranty (Estimated)
5 kg per arm (Estimated)
RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, IMU, gyroscope, force sensors, temperature sensors, touch sensors embedded in skin
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XPeng Rolls Out First Auto-Grade IRON Prototype
XPeng has produced its first humanoid robot prototype engineered to automotive-grade standards, marking a pivotal step toward mass production in 2026. Unveiled as the Next-Gen IRON at recent tech events, this machine integrates vehicle-derived precision manufacturing and rigorous testing protocols typically reserved for electric cars. CEO He Xiaopeng highlighted its lifelike catwalk demo, where fluid strides and human-like posture fooled onlookers until unzipped on stage. Deployed internally for factory tasks, it accelerates XPeng's pivot from EVs to embodied AI, promising seamless human-robot collaboration in commercial settings.
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Q1. What are Next‑Gen IRON's primary capabilities?
Next-Gen IRON features 82 degrees of freedom, dexterous 22-DoF hands, human-like spine, customizable physique, and advanced AI for high-level dialogue, object manipulation, and navigation in human environments.
Q2. How to operate Next‑Gen IRON?
Operation is via voice commands, touchscreen interface, or remote control app. The robot uses its onboard AI to interpret tasks and execute actions autonomously or under supervision.
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