Next-Gen IRON
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Next‑Gen IRON is XPENG’s second-generation full-size humanoid robot, designed to operate in human-centered environments with lifelike motion and high dexterity. It features a human-like spine, bionic muscles, flexible synthetic skin, and a 3D curved head display, giving it a more natural appearance and expressive interaction than earlier industrial robots. The robot is powered by XPENG’s in-house AI stack, including multiple Turing AI chips and a vision-language-action model, enabling conversation, walking, and task-oriented behavior. Its dexterous hand design and advanced perception make it suitable for reception, guidance, inspection, and service scenarios.
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Quick Overview & Key Facts
Next-Gen IRON is a humanoid robot made by XPENG in China, launched in 2025 and built for reception, guidance, and retail assistance. Its estimated price is US$120,000–US$150,000. Featured in “Humanoid Robots With the Most Degrees of Freedom in 2026, and Why It Matters” and “Top 10 Humanoid Robots with the Highest Payload & Heavy-Lifting Capacity in 2026”.
- Dimensions
- 178 cm x 45 cm x 35 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Mobility
- Legged (bipedal walking)
- Top speed
- 7 km/h / 1.9 m/s
- Handles
- Tools, packages, precision instruments, human interaction
- Battery runtime
- 4 hours on full charge
- Charging time
- 2 hours
- Operating environment
- Indoor and outdoor
What Can Next-Gen IRON Do?
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Real-World Applications of Next-Gen IRON
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Next-Gen IRON Capabilities
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Xpeng unveils the PX5, a roughly 1.5 m bipedal robot and the earlier step in its humanoid program, at its Tech Day.
Source: KrASIA ↗
Xpeng unveils the Next-Gen IRON at its 2025 AI Day, with a 22-DoF hand, three Turing AI chips (2,250 TOPS), solid-state batteries and a released SDK.
Source: CnEVPost ↗
Xpeng targets mass production of advanced robots, including IRON, by the end of 2026, starting in commercial service roles.
Source: CnEVPost ↗
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Next-Gen IRON vs Olaf, Walker C1, Wanda 2.0 and Ultra Magnus
Next-Gen IRON overlaps with these alternatives on Education and training and Hospitality. Next-Gen IRON leads this group on runtime but trails on weight.
Industries and capabilities are tags, not scores: a tick means the robot is listed for it. Green marks the best figure in a row (highest max speed and runtime; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | Next-Gen IRONXPENG | OlafDisney Imagineering | Walker C1UBTECH Robotics | Wanda 2.0UniX AI | Ultra MagnusAPLUX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | |||||
| Education and training | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hospitality | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Retail | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Receptionist | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Capabilities | |||||
| Gesture recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Object recognition | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Task planning | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Whole-body control | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Max Speed | 1.94 m/s | — | 0.83 m/s | 0.83 m/s | 1.39 m/s |
| Runtime | 4 h | — | 120 min | 4 h | 4 h |
| Weight | 70 kg | — | 50 kg | 60 kg | 60 kg |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 |
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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.
Q3. What is the maximum carrying capacity of Next‑Gen IRON?
Next-Gen IRON can carry up to 15 kg, optimized for light industrial, service, and household tasks requiring object handling and mobility.
Q4. How long can Next‑Gen IRON operate on a single charge?
With its solid-state battery, Next-Gen IRON operates for approximately 8–10 hours under typical usage, with reduced runtime for intensive tasks.
Q5. What safety features does Next‑Gen IRON have?
It includes collision avoidance, emergency stop, touch sensors, fail-safe shutdown, and redundant AI systems. The solid-state battery enhances fire and impact safety.
Q6. How to maintain Next‑Gen IRON?
Regular cleaning, battery checks, firmware updates, and periodic inspection of joints and sensors are recommended. Professional servicing is advised every 6 months.
Q7. What surfaces can Next‑Gen IRON navigate?
Next-Gen IRON can walk on flat floors, carpets, tiles, and slight inclines. It is not designed for stairs or rough outdoor terrain.
Q8. How does Next‑Gen IRON handle obstacles?
Using 3D vision, LiDAR, and AI, it detects and avoids obstacles in real time, rerouting or stopping as needed for safe navigation.
Q9. What is Next‑Gen IRON's maximum speed?
Next-Gen IRON walks at a maximum speed of 1.2 m/s, suitable for indoor environments and human-paced interaction.
Q10. What are common use cases for Next‑Gen IRON?
Typical uses include guidance, sales assistance, inspection, light assembly, and household support, with customization for commercial and personal roles.
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