IRON is the humanoid robot from Chinese EV maker XPeng. The current generation, unveiled in November 2025, is designed to look as human as possible, with soft skin, a flexible spine and life-size hands. XPeng started its production line in September 2026 and plans deliveries in 2027.
History and launch
XPeng showed the bipedal PX5 prototype in October 2023 and a first IRON (178 cm, 70 kg) in November 2024, which it trialled in its car factory. The current IRON debuted at XPeng Tech Day on November 5, 2025.
On September 8, 2026, XPeng announced from Guangzhou that its automated humanoid production line was running. The first unit walked off the line on its own after final assembly. XPeng says more than 80% of core processes are automated and that the line uses automotive-grade quality systems.
Hardware
The design follows a bone, muscle and skin approach: a flexible spine, synthetic muscles and soft full-body skin over an enclosed, flexible lattice structure. The November 2025 prototype had 22-DoF hands. The production version announced in September 2026 has, according to XPeng, 76 degrees of freedom across the body and 21 in each hand.
XPeng says IRON is the first humanoid to run on an all-solid-state battery. It has not published capacity or runtime.
Software and AI
Three in-house Turing AI chips deliver up to 2,250 TOPS in the production version. XPeng's physical AI foundation model runs on the robot itself, which the company says lets IRON complete tasks without remote human control while cutting latency and keeping data local. The architecture splits dialogue, interaction and movement into separate brains.
XPeng also carries over safety ideas from its cars, such as indoor automatic emergency braking, and promises that users' private data never leaves the robot.
Use cases and deployments
First commercial deployments are planned in XPeng's own stores and campuses, for example greeting and assisting visitors. Early work will focus on dangerous and repetitive tasks, with the long-term aim of a general-purpose platform and, in the CEO's words, a companion in people's lives.
Manufacturer
XPeng is a Guangzhou-based EV maker. In August 2026 its robotics business raised more than $900 million at a post-money valuation above $6.3 billion, led by IDG Capital with Gaorong participating and Tencent and Alibaba as strategic investors. XPeng keeps about 82% and is moving robotics staff and IP into a standalone subsidiary. Targets are over 1,000 robots a month and one million units by 2030.
Price and availability
Mass production is scheduled by the end of 2026, with official launch and deliveries in China and overseas planned for 2027. No price has been announced and there is no public preorder.
Timeline
- 2023-10 PX5 prototype at XPeng Tech Day
- 2024-11 First IRON shown at XPeng AI Day
- 2025-11 New-generation IRON with solid-state battery and soft skin
- 2026-08 Robotics unit raises more than $900 million
- 2026-09 Production line starts; first robot walks off the line by itself
Sources
- XPENG commissions humanoid robot production lines, XPENG (2026-09-08)
- XPeng puts humanoid robot production line into operation as first IRON robot walks off autonomously, TechNode (2026-09-09)
- XPeng unveils new IRON humanoid robot with full solid-state battery and AI brain, TechNode (2025-11-05)
- XPeng Robotics raises $900M for IRON humanoid robot, Electrek (2026-08-24)
- AI Robot IRON, XPENG (2026-10)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 178 cm the Xpeng IRON is taller than 83% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- It has 62 degrees of freedom against a catalogue median of 28; more degrees of freedom usually means finer arm and hand movement.
- Its weight of 70 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 3 Xpeng models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
When can you buy XPeng IRON?
XPeng plans mass production by the end of 2026 and deliveries in China and abroad in 2027.
How much does XPeng IRON cost?
No price has been announced.
How many degrees of freedom does IRON have?
The production version has 76 in the body and 21 per hand; the 2025 prototype had 22-DoF hands.
What battery does IRON use?
An all-solid-state battery; capacity has not been disclosed.
Is IRON teleoperated?
XPeng says its AI model runs on the robot and tasks are performed without a remote operator.
How much does the Xpeng IRON cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Xpeng IRON. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Xpeng IRON available to buy?
Status: Preorder: orders are open as a pre-order, delivery as announced by the manufacturer.
How tall and heavy is the Xpeng IRON?
Height: 178 cm, weight: 70 kg, degrees of freedom: 62.
How do I buy the Xpeng IRON through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Xpeng. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
