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IRON

Xpeng’s IRON is a 178 cm humanoid robot with 62 DOF, powered by the Turing AI chip, deployed in EV assembly lines, and planned for mass production in 2026 with advanced autonomous capabilities.
Available
China
Humanoid
2024
Specifications
Dev Doc
Website
Made by
Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd.
Software Type
Closed Source
Software Package
Runs on Xpeng’s proprietary AI software stack powered by the Turing AI chip, integrating computer vision, sensor fusion, large-scale AI models, autonomous navigation, and manipulation control
Actuators
High-precision actuators enabling 62 DOF, including 15 DOF hands with tactile feedback for delicate and complex manipulation.
Compiute
Powered by the Turing AI chip, a 40-core processor designed for AI workloads with the capability to process models containing up to 30 billion parameters.
Sensors
Includes tactile sensors in hands, multiple vision sensors, and advanced sensor fusion for environment mapping and interaction.
Max Op. time
mins

Robot Brief

IRON is Xpeng’s first full-sized humanoid robot, unveiled in November 2024 as a major milestone in the company’s robotics ambitions. Standing 178 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, IRON features 62 degrees of freedom, enabling near-human flexibility and motion. It is powered by Xpeng’s proprietary Turing AI chip, a high-performance processor originally developed for autonomous vehicles, capable of running AI models with up to 30 billion parameters. IRON is designed as an intelligent agent that learns, senses, and adapts in real time. It has already been deployed on Xpeng’s electric vehicle production lines, assisting with assembling the Xpeng P7+ sedan, showcasing impressive dexterity with 15 degrees of freedom in each hand and tactile sensors for precise object manipulation. Xpeng plans to mass-produce IRON starting in 2026, aiming for Level 3 autonomy, allowing the robot to perform tasks independently in structured environments such as factories and warehouses. Backed by a massive $13.8 billion USD investment, IRON represents a bold step toward integrating digital employees into labor-intensive industries, enhancing productivity and collaboration between humans and robots.

Use Cases

IRON autonomously performs complex assembly tasks, such as working on electric vehicle production lines, with high dexterity and precision. It manipulates tools and objects using tactile-sensor-equipped hands, navigates structured environments, and adapts its actions based on sensory input. The robot is designed to collaborate with human workers to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive labor.

Industries

  • Automotive Manufacturing: Assists in assembling electric vehicles with precision and reliability.
  • Industrial Automation: Enhances productivity by taking on repetitive and labor-intensive tasks.
  • Warehousing & Logistics: Planned future deployment for autonomous operations in structured environments.
  • Research & Development: Platform for advancing humanoid robotics and AI integration.
  • Service Robotics: Potential applications in retail, offices, and homes.

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Specifications

Length
mm
Width
mm
Height (ResT)
mm
Height (Stand)
1780
mm
Height (Min)
mm
Height (Max)
mm
Weight (With Batt.)
kg
Weight (NO Batt.)
70
kg
Max Step Height
mm
Max Slope
+/-
°
Op. Temp (min)
°C
Op. Temp (Max)
°C
Ingress Rating
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Intro

IRON stands 178 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, featuring 62 degrees of freedom for near-human movement and dexterity. Each hand has 15 degrees of freedom with tactile sensors for delicate manipulation tasks. The robot’s brain is powered by the Turing AI chip, capable of processing large AI models for perception, reasoning, and autonomous control. IRON has been demonstrated walking autonomously, handling tools, and safely operating alongside humans in factory settings. It integrates AI technologies from Xpeng’s autonomous vehicles, including computer vision, sensor fusion, and decision-making algorithms, enabling it to learn and adapt continuously.

Connectivity

  • WiFi (dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
  • Likely Bluetooth support
  • Multiple cameras and tactile sensors for environment perception
  • Integration with factory network systems

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Capabilities

  • 62 degrees of freedom for human-like flexibility and motion
  • 15 DOF in each hand with tactile sensors for precise manipulation
  • Powered by Turing AI chip supporting up to 30 billion parameter AI models
  • Autonomous bipedal locomotion and task execution
  • Real-time perception and adaptive decision-making
  • Collaborative operation with human workers
  • Deployment in EV production lines and planned expansion to warehouses and offices

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