XPENG unveils next-gen IRON humanoid with 2026 mass-production target
Evidence notes
- XPENG unveiled its next-generation IRON humanoid as part of its AI Day update.
- The company said IRON is expected to be one of the first high-level humanoid robots to reach large-scale mass production.
- XPENG said Baosteel would become an ecosystem partner for IRON application exploration.
Company context
XPeng is an EV manufacturer. In late 2025 it unveiled IRON, a humanoid developed using its existing autonomy stack, battery expertise, and in-house manufacturing capability.