| Developers: | Xpeng Motors |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | November 2024 |
| Branches: | Mechanical and Instrument Engineering |
| Technology: | Robots Industrial |
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2025: Female Body Robot Announcement
On November 5, 2025, the Chinese company XPeng Motors at an event in Guangzhou introduced the next-generation humanoid robot Iron. His feminine appearance with pronounced hips and chest, as well as smooth gait, sparked active discussion online.
He Xiaopeng, CEO of the company, emphasized in his speech that the humanoid form was chosen for practical reasons. Although the company initially considered four-legged robots due to their stability, the lack of manipulators and difficulty navigating in a limited space made this option impractical. As He Xiaopeng explained, the more a robot looks like a person, the easier it is for him to adapt in a real environment.
The head of the company also noted the emotional aspect: humanoid robots cause a more positive reaction and are perceived as more friendly, which in the future contributes to commercial success and creates a positive development cycle.
Liangchuan Mi, vice president of the XPeng Robotic Center, explained that the female image was chosen as one of the possible forms of human essence.
 | We are exploring different options, since people themselves are different, "said Mi. - It is important for us to understand the reaction of society to various anthropomorphic forms. |  |
The company's philosophical approach to development is expressed in the words of the head of the Robotic Center: "We do not create robots - we create people." According to the XPeng vision expressed by He Xiaopeng, future robots will become full-fledged companions and colleagues, so their appearance and behavior should be as close as possible to human ones.
As noted by Mashable, as part of this strategy, XPeng continues to work on the implementation of characteristics such as soft skin, anthropomorphic growth and other physiological features inherent in humans.[1]
2024: Product Announcement
In early November 2024 Chinese , electric car maker Xpeng introduced the humanoid robot Iron with 60 joints to simulate human movements. Xpeng reports that Iron is already operating on its automotive production lines, helping to assemble the future P7 + electric vehicle. "Robots are already integrated into Xpeng's daily operations in factories and stores," the company said in a statement.
Xpeng unveiled the new humanoid [robot at AI Day 2024, an exhibition dedicated to advanced innovations in artificial intelligence. The Iron robot is 5ft 8in (172cm) tall and weighs 154lbs (70kg). The robot is controlled by a specially designed 40-core Turing AI processor manufactured by Xpeng, designed to solve problems with intensive use of AI, that is, when developing robots, cars and even flying taxis. According to the company, the Turing chip can handle AI models with 30 billion parameters and conduct more than 2,700 functional checks in 40 days, three times the industry standard for efficiency. Thanks to this, Iron is able to adapt to various tasks, providing high flexibility of thinking and quick decision-making, similar to human.
With more than 60 joints and 200 degrees of operation, Iron is able to accurately handle delicate parts and perform complex activities, such as walking like a human. Xpeng's goals for using the new robot go far beyond simple production facilities. Iron will be used as a personal assistant for duties such as administration and customer service in retail stores, offices and even residential buildings, according to the company.[2]
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