XPeng IRON robot production begins

Chinese automaker XPeng has initiated production of its IRON humanoid robot on a dedicated, automated assembly line in Guangzhou, China. On the morning of September 8, 2026, an IRON robot autonomously walked off the production line after its assembly, signaling a move from prototype development to commercial-scale manufacturing. The company has commissioned a specialized facility designed to apply its automotive manufacturing expertise to robotics. This automated line features more than 80 percent of core processes handled by machines, aiming for the precision and consistency required for complex robotic systems. XPeng describes IRON as an advanced, general-purpose humanoid platform designed to combine humanlike movement and form with artificial intelligence. The robot is built to support a wide range of tasks and improve through real-world experience. IRON features a humanlike design with 76 degrees of freedom across its body and 21 degrees of freedom in each hand, allowing for significant dexterity. Its onboard computing capabilities are powered by three in-house developed Turing AI chips, providing up to 2,250 TOPS of processing power.