XPeng IRON
[prototype]humanoid · humanoids · 1 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
XPeng RoboticsForm Factor
humanoid
Lifecycle
prototype
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
1
Target Price
Not publicly disclosed
- HUMANOID
- PILOT
Description
The XPeng IRON is a humanoid robot with 82 degrees of freedom (22 in each hand), standing 178 cm tall and weighing 70 kg. It has entered small-batch pilot production at XPeng's 110,000 m² dedicated robot factory in Guangzhou, with mass production targeting >1,000 units/month by end of 2026. Initial deployments will be in XPeng retail stores for reception and vehicle demos starting Q1 2027, with global commercial rollout planned for 2027.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.xpeng.com/
- maturity
- prototype
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- humanoid
- manufacturer
- XPeng Robotics
- deployments count
- 1
- Maturity stage
- prototype
- Mass kg
- 70
- Height cm
- 175
- Weight kg
- 70
- Drive mode
- bipedal
- Application
- commercial_service
- Degrees of freedom
- 82 total (22 in hands)
- Drive type
- bipedal
- Production target
- >1,000 units/month by end of 2026
- Factory
- Guangzhou, China (110,000 m²)
- Initial deployment
- XPeng stores (reception/retail) Q1 2027
- Global rollout
- 2027
Availability and pricing
- price
- Not publicly disclosed
- lead time
- Not disclosed
- sales model
- Not disclosed
- availability
- Not sold (internal use)
- units in field
- Not disclosed
- pricing Model
- Not disclosed
Safety record
2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Feb 2026.
Supply chain
- NVIDIACOMPUTE / SEMICONDUCTORNVIDIA NVIDIA Thor SoC -- humanoid AI compute for Xpeng Iron bimanual manipulation and locomotion
NVIDIA NVIDIA Thor SoC -- humanoid AI compute for Xpeng Iron bimanual manipulation and locomotion
Software & AI models
FAQ
What is XPeng IRON?
The XPeng IRON is a humanoid robot with 82 degrees of freedom (22 in each hand), standing 178 cm tall and weighing 70 kg. It has entered small-batch pilot production at XPeng's 110,000 m² dedicated robot factory in Guangzhou, with mass production targeting >1,000 units/month by end of 2026. Initial deployments will be in XPeng retail stores for reception and vehicle demos starting Q1 2027, with global commercial rollout planned for 2027.
Is XPeng IRON actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. XPeng IRON is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Is XPeng IRON autonomous or teleoperated?
Not verified as fully autonomous. XPeng IRON's capabilities on the DEPLOY registry are recorded as teleoperated-assisted, demonstrated-only, or vendor claims (Picks and packs), not independently confirmed to run without a human in the loop.
What are the specs of XPeng IRON?
XPeng IRON's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 175 cm; Weight: 70. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes XPeng IRON?
XPeng IRON is made by XPeng Robotics, based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2014.
Where is XPeng IRON deployed?
1 verified deployment of XPeng IRON is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Shanghai, China.
Can you buy XPeng IRON?
XPeng IRON is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What AI powers XPeng IRON?
XPeng IRON runs VLT (XPENG VLA / VLA 2.0). Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
What are alternatives to XPeng IRON?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to XPeng IRON include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Atlas.
How does XPeng IRON compare to Walker S2?
XPeng IRON and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 18 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. XPeng IRON has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is XPeng IRON a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, XPeng IRON ranks in roughly the top 44% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is XPeng IRON's maturity stage?
XPeng IRON is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Is XPeng IRON safe?
XPeng IRON has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Feb 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.