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XPENG has announced plans to commence mass production of its IRON humanoid robot by the end of 2026. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2027, with a European rollout slated for the latter half of the year. This timeline was shared by chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng during an event in...
XPENG has set a target for the second half of 2027 to launch its IRON humanoid robot in Europe, following its previously announced international delivery plans for next year. The schedule was revealed by Founder and CEO He Xiaopeng during the Paris Night event on October 11, outlining three key mile...
On October 8, XPENG unveiled the brand name for its robotaxi service, XPENG YOYO, and initiated online registration for users in China via invitation codes. This development marks a significant step in expanding access beyond initial employee testing as the company gears up for wider operational dep...
XPENG has officially named its robotaxi service XPENG YOYO, marking a significant step towards public trials. The company has introduced the XPENG YOYO Autonomous Driving ride-hailing mini program, allowing selected individuals to participate in testing. This transition signifies a move from interna...
XPeng Inc. (XPEV) has been rated as a Buy since July 2026, indicating a potential technical bottom for the stock. The analysis suggests that XPeng continues to be an attractive contrarian investment, particularly due to its advancements in robotics, electric vehicles (EVs), advanced driver-assistanc...
On September 22, XPENG conducted its inaugural Robotics Supply Chain Partner Conference, gathering top supply chain firms specializing in essential components such as robot joint modules, actuators, and precision structural parts. This conference is significant as it marks XPENG's commitment to str...
XPENG has convened its humanoid suppliers as it gears up for the mass production of its robot, IRON. The company hosted its inaugural Robotics Supply Chain Partner Conference on September 22, focusing on components such as joint modules and actuators. XPENG announced that it has signed supplier desi...
XPENG Robotics has unveiled XPACE, a novel system designed to enhance the learning capabilities of its IRON humanoid robot. By utilizing 5,000 hours of human activity videos and simulated mistakes, XPACE aims to improve robot performance without the need for direct human demonstrations in every scen...
XPeng is advancing its self-developed Turing AI silicon by integrating it into humanoid robots, moving beyond its initial application in intelligent electric vehicles. This initiative is part of a broader Physical AI stack, showcasing XPeng's commitment to diversifying its technology applications....
On September 8, 2026, Xpeng Motors announced the official launch of its robot production line, with the first advanced humanoid robot, IRON, completing automated assembly and autonomously walking off the production line. This production line, designed and built by Xpeng, achieves over 80% automation...
XPeng has officially commenced operations of its automated production line for humanoid robots, with the first IRON robot successfully completing its final assembly and autonomously walking off the line. This milestone signifies XPeng's transition from research and development to mass production of...
XPENG has unveiled its first production-intent humanoid robot, IRON, which recently completed its automated assembly line debut. CEO He Xiaopeng shared insights in a candid video, addressing the engineering challenges and public skepticism faced during the six-year development process. He emphasized...
XPeng has activated an automated production line for its IRON humanoid robot, achieving over 80% core automation. A notable milestone was reached as a finished robot successfully walked off the line under its own power. This development is significant as it marks XPeng's commitment to advancing hum...
XPeng has commenced production of its humanoid robot, Iron, with initial units set to be deployed in the company's stores before a broader market launch in 2027. The production lines are highly automated, with over 80% of core processes automated, and Iron boasts 76 degrees of freedom and three Turi...
Chinese automaker XPeng has initiated the production of its IRON humanoid robot at a new facility in Guangzhou, marking a significant step towards commercial-scale manufacturing. An IRON robot successfully walked off the production line autonomously, showcasing XPeng's integration of robotics and AI...
XPENG has officially launched its humanoid robot production lines, successfully completing the manufacturing of the world's first advanced humanoid robot. This milestone signifies a significant transition from research and development prototyping to actual production-line manufacturing. The achieve...
Xpeng has successfully activated an automated production line dedicated to humanoid robots, marking a significant milestone in robotics. The company claims that the first high-level general-purpose humanoid robot has completed its assembly and autonomously walked off the production line. This produc...
Xpeng has announced the commissioning of humanoid robot production lines in China, with over 80% of core processes being automated. This significant step highlights Xpeng's commitment to advancing robotics technology in manufacturing. The automation of these production lines is crucial as it enhanc...
XPENG has officially commenced mass production of its humanoid robot, IRON, which it claims to be the first high-level general-purpose humanoid robot manufactured on a commercial assembly line. This milestone follows a significant $900 million funding round, positioning XPENG to challenge Tesla in t...
On August 24, Xpeng Motors announced its 2026 mid-year financial report, revealing a revenue of 32.78 billion yuan, a 3.8% year-on-year decline, and a net loss of 3.12 billion yuan, which is a 173.4% increase compared to the previous year. In contrast, the same night, the company secured $900 millio...
In recent years, China's tech talent has been migrating from the internet to new energy and now to embodied intelligence. Following a trend that began around 2015, top talent in autonomous driving and AI architecture is increasingly moving to robotics companies. Xpeng has become a focal point in thi...
XPeng has introduced a significant upgrade to its second-generation Vehicle Learning Architecture (VLA), enhancing it with dynamic 4D spacetime understanding. This advancement enables production cars to exhibit Robotaxi-grade Level 4 (L4) autonomous behavior, marking a notable step forward in the in...
XPeng has successfully raised over $900 million for its robotics division, achieving a post-money valuation exceeding $6.3 billion. This funding marks the largest single-round private capital raise in China's embodied AI sector, with contributions from IDG Capital, Gaorong Ventures, Tencent, and Ali...
XPeng has successfully completed a record first funding round for its humanoid robot division, raising over $900 million. This significant investment highlights XPeng's commitment to expanding its capabilities in the robotics sector. The funding is particularly noteworthy as XPeng believes its esta...
XPeng's robotics unit has successfully completed a first funding round, raising over $900 million at a valuation of $6.3 billion. This significant investment round has attracted notable strategic investors, including Tencent and Alibaba, highlighting the growing interest in robotics within the autom...
XPeng announced that its robotics division has successfully entered into share purchase agreements with various investors, raising over $900 million. This funding round, led by IDG Capital, includes participation from Gaorong Ventures and strategic investments from Tencent and Alibaba, achieving a p...
XPeng Motors announced that its Dogotix robotics unit has successfully raised over $900 million in its initial funding round, achieving a post-transaction valuation exceeding $6.3 billion. This funding will be utilized to enhance the development of hardware and software for the IRON humanoid robot,...
Xpeng's robotics arm has successfully raised over $900 million in a Series A funding round. The company announced that these funds will be allocated towards research and development in hardware and software, physical AI training, smart manufacturing infrastructure, and efforts for global expansion....
Xpeng's subsidiary, Dogotix, has successfully raised $900 million in its latest financing round, valuing the company at $6.3 billion. This funding, which includes $600 million from investors like Alibaba and Tencent, marks the largest private-equity deal for a Chinese robotics firm. The capital infu...
Chinese automaker XPENG has raised over $900 million for its humanoid robotics division, achieving a valuation exceeding $6.3 billion. This funding round, led by IDG Capital and Gaorong Ventures with support from Alibaba and Tencent, is the largest in China's embodied AI sector. The capital will be...
Xpeng Inc.'s robot unit is set to raise $900 million from notable investors such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. This significant funding will support Xpeng's strategic expansion into the humanoid robotics sector. The investment is crucial as it underscores the growing inter...
XPENG's robotics division has successfully raised over $900 million, achieving a post-money valuation exceeding $6.3 billion. This funding marks a significant milestone as the largest single-round private financing in China's embodied AI sector. The investment round was spearheaded by prominent glo...
Chen Yonghai, the former Vice President of Product at XPeng, has officially joined EngineAI in Shenzhen as Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Zhao Tongyang. His extensive background in internet and smart automotive sectors includes a significant tenure at Amap, where he...
XPeng officially launched the pre-sale of its G9L flagship five-seat SUV in Guangzhou on August 11, with a starting price of 25.98 million yuan. The SUV is available in four trims and features dual powertrains, catering to a diverse range of consumer preferences. The significance of this launch lie...
Xpeng announced that its G9L SUV has completed extensive road testing across 26 countries and regions, accumulating over 6.74 million kilometers since the project's inception three years ago. The testing encompassed a variety of complex road conditions and extreme environments to ensure the vehicle'...
On August 6, it was reported that Chen Yonghai, former Vice President of Product at XPeng Motors, has officially joined Zhongqing Robotics as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO Zhao Tongyang. Chen, who has a 15-year relationship with XPeng founder He Xiaopeng, previously led prod...
Xpeng Motors, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to introduce its humanoid robot, IRON, in Australia as part of its global strategy. Standing at 1.73 meters, IRON is designed to assist in car showrooms by greeting customers, answering queries, and guiding test drives, marking a...
On July 16, Xpeng Motors held its 'XPENG LIVE: PHYSICAL AI FOR ALL' brand day in Munich, showcasing its evolution from an automotive manufacturer to a 'physical AI company.' The highlight was the global debut of the MONA series L03, designed by former Ferrari chief designer JuanMa Lopez, featuring a...
XPENG has launched TuringViT, a vision encoder designed for vision-language and vision-language-action models, applicable in smart driving and its humanoid robot program, IRON. The company offers two versions: TuringViT-18L and TuringViT-24L, with the former achieving a resolution of 1536×1536 and i...
XPeng, the Guangzhou-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has made significant strides in its robotaxi ambitions. CEO He Xiaopeng recently completed the first full robotaxi trip, showcasing the integration of the company's ride-hailing, dispatch, and pick-up systems. This milestone signifies the beg...
In September 2026, Xpeng Motors officially launched the automated production line for its humanoid robot IRON in Guangzhou, aiming for mass production by the end of the year. This initiative signifies the transfer of quality management systems from automotive manufacturing to the robotics sector, as...
Xpeng has officially launched the TuringViT efficient visual encoder, aimed at systematically restructuring the architecture design, data paradigm, and training processes for the VLM/VLA era. This innovative encoder will comprehensively support three major business scenarios: intelligent driving, sm...
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is ramping up production of its Iron humanoid robot, targeting over 1,000 units monthly by the end of 2026. This increase is in preparation for a global rollout planned for 2027, with initial deployment as sales assistants in China showrooms. The significance of...
XPeng, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is intensifying its focus on physical AI as competition in the EV sector escalates. CEO He Xiaopeng will assume control of the company's robotics division, coinciding with the anticipated mass production and commercialization of its humanoid IR...
Xpeng's chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng, is intensifying his commitment to transforming the company into a leader in "physical AI" by taking direct control of its robotics division. This decision comes just months ahead of the anticipated mass production of the company's humanoid robots. In an interna...
XPeng unveiled its comprehensive range of physical AI products at the 2026 GBA Auto Show, emphasizing advancements in autonomous driving and embodied AI technologies that extend beyond conventional electric vehicles. The event, held in the Greater Bay Area, served as a platform for the company to de...
XPeng has announced the commencement of mass production for its IRON humanoid robot, with plans to manufacture thousands of units each month by the end of 2026. The company aims to deploy these robots in its retail stores starting in the first quarter of 2027. This initiative reflects XPeng's commit...
XPENG has launched China's first production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi, marking a significant milestone in the country's autonomous vehicle industry. The vehicle, developed entirely in-house, showcases XPENG's commitment to innovation and technological advancement in the rapidly evolving transpor...
China has marked a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle technology with the mass production of its first fully self-developed robotaxi, produced by a complete vehicle manufacturer. This innovative vehicle boasts an impressive 3,000 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) on-board computing...
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has initiated mass production of autonomous cabs equipped with its proprietary chips, marking a significant advancement in the competitive landscape of self-driving technology. This development comes as both Xpeng and Tesla intensify their efforts to domin...
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