Xiaomi CEO Predicts Humanoid Robots Will Replace Factory Workers Within Five Years
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says the rise of humanoid robots is not a distant vision but an imminent transformation that will reshape global manufacturing within the next half decade. In a recent interview with Beijing Daily, Lei forecasted that humanoid robots will take over a wide range of factory roles in as little as five years, driven by rapid advances in AI, robotics, and smart manufacturing.
The Rise of IRON: XPeng’s Humanoid Redefines What’s Possible
The race to build a truly lifelike humanoid just accelerated again, and this time, it’s XPeng at the front of the pack. Their newly unveiled humanoid robot, codenamed IRON, is a stunning example of how far robotics has come in just a few short years. What once looked like science fiction is now walking, balancing, and moving with uncanny grace in real life.