Xpeng Unveils Revolutionary Iron Humanoid Robot at 2025 AI Day: A Leap Towards Advanced Robotics
By Phate Zhang
November 5, 2025
Xpeng, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has taken a giant leap forward in robotics with the unveiling of its next-generation Iron humanoid robot at the 2025 AI Day. This cutting-edge robot is a testament to Xpeng's commitment to innovation and its vision for the future of robotics.
The Iron humanoid robot is a marvel of engineering, equipped with three Turing AI chips developed by Xpeng, delivering an impressive 2,250 TOPS of computing power. This powerful AI core enables the robot to perform advanced tasks with remarkable naturalness and fluidity.
One of the key innovations is the addition of passive degrees of freedom at the toes, which allows Iron to achieve a light and gentle stride, mimicking human movement with remarkable precision. This breakthrough in robotics design is a significant step towards creating robots that can seamlessly integrate into various industries.
Xpeng's R&D team has been working tirelessly to refine the Iron robot's capabilities. The first-generation Iron, unveiled at the 2024 AI Day, stood at 178 cm tall and weighed 70 kg, resembling a real human with its humanoid spine, bionic muscles, and flexible skin. The new generation builds upon this foundation, adding a 3D curved display on its head and a hand with 22 degrees of freedom, further enhancing its human-like features.
The Iron robot's AI capabilities are powered by Xpeng's second-generation VLA (Vision-Language-Action) model, which enables it to engage in conversations, walk with grace, and interact with its environment. This level of sophistication is made possible by the three in-house developed Turing AI chips, ensuring Iron's exceptional performance.
Safety and efficiency are paramount in the design of Iron. It utilizes all-solid-state batteries, offering a lightweight design, high energy density, and enhanced safety, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Xpeng's vision for Iron is to prioritize commercial service scenarios, allowing it to rapidly integrate into diverse industries, just like a human. To facilitate this, the company has released Iron's SDK (Software Development Kit), inviting global developers to collaborate and build an application ecosystem for humanoid robots.
Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel), a prominent Chinese steel producer, has already signed on as an ecosystem partner for Iron. This partnership will enable the robot to be deployed in industrial fields for inspection and other tasks, undergoing iterative improvements.
Xpeng's ambitious goal is to achieve mass production of advanced robots by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey towards robotics leadership. This development comes as Li Auto, another prominent player in the industry, has also decided to venture into space and wearable robotics, according to a local media report.
As Xpeng continues to push the boundaries of robotics, the Iron humanoid robot represents a significant leap forward, offering a glimpse into a future where robots seamlessly integrate into our lives, revolutionizing industries and transforming the way we interact with technology.
