Overview
- The Chinese EV maker publicly unveiled IRON at its Tech/AI Day in Guangzhou, presenting a highly humanlike robot that drew widespread online attention for its feminine form and lifelike gait.
- CEO He Xiaopeng unzipped the bodysuit and had part of a leg covering cut to reveal internal mechanisms, directly addressing claims that a human was inside the suit.
- XPENG says a humanoid shape is practical for navigating spaces built for people and aims to boost acceptance by making the robot feel friendlier and more familiar.
- Company-cited features include dexterous hands with about 22 degrees of flexibility, a human-like spine, gender and body-shape options, a digital face, and a claimed all‑solid‑state battery.
- IRON remains in research and development, with XPENG saying it will prepare for mass production starting next April as online reaction continues to debate its appearance and use.