XPeng IRON

XPeng's IRON (from the Chinese EV maker XPeng) is a roughly 175-centimeter, 70-kilogram research humanoid, an automotive-OEM entrant into humanoids, the cross-OEM positioning that parallels Tesla Optimus emerging from a carmaker. DEPLOY records it at research maturity with no verified deployments. XPeng has shown IRON in staged demonstrations and stated consumer and industrial intentions, but the verification posture is demonstration, not verified autonomous deployment or commercial sale, and DEPLOY cap-flags aggregator 'autonomous' or 'shipping' framing. As a research platform it has no consumer price.

Readiness

XPeng IRON is internal use only (not for retail), the 1 capability claim on file is all claimed-only with claimed, 1 verified deployment is on file, and 1 incident is on record.

Availability

internal-only

Internal use only (not for retail).

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Price honesty

no-price

No price points on file for XPeng IRON.

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Capability honesty

claimed-only

1 reviewed claim: claimed-only, claimed.

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Real-world use

research

Maturity: research. 1 verified deployment in the registry.

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Safety record

incidents-on-file

1 incident on record across 1 verified deployment.

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What it claims to do

• Picks and packsclaimed-only· claimedevidence ↗

Price

No reviewed price points on file.

Real-world use

• Shanghai, China operated by Baosteel Group2025-11-05

Safety record

• XPENG IRON humanoid robot fell face-first during its first public appearance at a Shenzhen shopping mall2026-02-01

Privacy

No privacy practices disclosed or on file for XPeng IRON.

Specs

mass_kg

70

height_cm

175

weight_kg

70

drive_mode

bipedal

application

commercial_service

What's under the hood

• Runs on VLT (XPENG VLA / VLA 2.0)foundation-model

Frequently asked questions

Is the XPeng IRON actually available for purchase?

Not available to consumers. In internal use by XPeng Robotics.Source: Humanoids Daily — XPeng targets 2026 for IRON mass production

What does the XPeng IRON cost?

Not announced.

Does the XPeng IRON really picks and packs?

Claimed by XPeng Robotics; no verified demonstration on file.Source: XPeng official website; Iron humanoid robot unveiled May 2024 at XPeng annual event; XPENG stated Iron will be deployed in XPeng's EV manufacturing facilities for assembly and inspection tasks; claimed target of parts picking, assembly line integration, and quality verification in automotive production context

Where is the XPeng IRON being used?

XPeng IRON is in use at: Shanghai, China operated by Baosteel Group (2025-11-05).Source: XPENG Shares Achievements in Physical AI Emergence: Unveils XPENG VLA 2.0, Robotaxi, Next-Gen IRON, and Flying Car

What's the XPeng IRON running on?

XPeng IRON runs on VLT (XPENG VLA / VLA 2.0) (foundation-model, pilot maturity).

Is the XPeng IRON safe?

Incidents on record: 1 (1 malfunction). See XPENG IRON humanoid robot fell face-first during its first public appearance at a Shenzhen shopping mall.Source: XPENG IRON humanoid robot fell face-first during its first public appearance at a Shenzhen shopping mall

How does the XPeng IRON handle privacy?

No privacy practices disclosed or on file for XPeng IRON.

Who makes the XPeng IRON?

XPeng IRON is made by XPeng Robotics, based in Guangzhou, China.Source: Humanoids Daily — XPeng targets 2026 for IRON mass production

Video

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Sources

1. XPeng — IRON · https://www.xpeng.com/ ↗
2. Humanoids Daily — IRON ~1.78m, ~70kg, Guangzhou pilot, 2026 mass production · https://www.humanoidsdaily.com/news/xpeng-targets-2026-for-autonomous-humanoid-robot-iron-mass-production ↗ · 2025-11-24
3. Humanoid.guide — IRON ~1.73m / ~70kg, commercial-service roles · https://humanoid.guide/product/iron/ ↗ · 2025-11-05
4. XPENG physical-AI showcase: Next-Gen IRON (82 DoF, Turing chips, VLA 2.0) - manufacturer-official news · https://www.xpeng.com/news/019a56f54fe99a2a0a8d8a0282e402b7 ↗
5. XPeng unveils next-gen IRON humanoid at 2025 AI Day (Nov 5, 2025) · https://cnevpost.com/2025/11/05/xpeng-unveils-next-gen-iron-humanoid-robot/ ↗
6. XPeng founder unzips IRON humanoid to prove it is not a human (Nov 2025) · https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3331958/big-reveal-xpeng-founder-unzips-humanoid-robot-prove-its-not-human ↗
7. XPeng IRON humanoid so lifelike it sparked human-inside doubts (Nov 6, 2025) · https://cnevpost.com/2025/11/06/xpengs-iron-humanoid-robot-looks-so-real/ ↗
8. XPeng proves IRON is not a human (Nov 6, 2025) · https://en.people.cn/n3/2025/1106/c90000-20387556.html ↗
9. XPeng to build full-chain humanoid mass-production base in Guangzhou (2026) · https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/xpeng-to-build-full-chain-humanoid-robot-mass-production-base-in-guangzhou-2026901200610291712 ↗
10. XPENG Form 6-K results exhibit (incl. robotics) (2025) · https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001810997/000119312525303892/d935523dex991.htm ↗
11. XPENG Form 6-K results exhibit (2025) · https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001810997/000119312525170938/d902596dex991.htm ↗
12. XPeng cuts open IRON robot onstage to prove it is real (Nov 2025) · https://www.foxnews.com/tech/robot-stuns-crowd-after-shocking-onstage-reveal ↗
13. XPeng CEO debunks human-inside rumor onstage (Nov 2025) · https://kr-asia.com/was-there-a-person-inside-xpengs-robot-ceo-debunks-rumors-onstage-to-viral-disbelief ↗
14. XPeng official website; Iron humanoid robot unveiled May 2024 at XPeng annual event; XPENG stated Iron will be deployed in XPeng's EV manufacturing facilities for assembly and inspection tasks; claimed target of parts picking, assembly line integration, and quality verification in automotive production context · https://www.heyxpeng.com/ ↗ · 2024-05-23
15. XPeng official YouTube (@XPENG_Global), embedded under standard YouTube embed terms. oEmbed author_url verified 2026-06-04. Maker showcase/reveal, not a documented deployment. · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpX8rdHPwXg ↗ · 2026-06-04