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.
XPeng’s IRON Robot Walks, Talks, and Signals the Arrival of the Everyday HouseBot
In a bold move that blurs the line between futuristic showcase and real-world utility, XPeng has unveiled its IRON humanoid robot, now seen confidently walking and conversing with customers in the company’s electric vehicle (EV) showrooms. Designed by XPeng Robotics, a subsidiary of the Chinese electric automaker, the IRON robot is more than just a marketing stunt — it’s a serious leap forward in humanoid robotics that positions the robot as a future HouseBot with practical value inside real homes.