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Xpeng launches mass production of humanoid robot Iron

September 9, 2026, 13:47 UTC · Shenzhen, China · Asia-Pacific · no longer in the live window

Xpeng begins mass production of its humanoid robot Iron, claiming production line readiness ahead of Tesla's Optimus.

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