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Technical Details
Specifications
| Height | 1.78 m / 5' 10'' |
|---|---|
| Weight | 70 kg / 154.3 lb |
| Degrees of Freedom | 82 |
| Locomotion | biped |
| Payload | Undisclosed |
| Battery Type | — |
| Speed | Undisclosed |
| Rated Runtime | — |
Sensors
| Cameras | RGB |
|---|---|
| Depth Sensing | Yes |
| Lidar | Not disclosed |
| IMU | Yes |
| Microphones | Not disclosed |
| Tactile Sensing | XPeng's latest IRON has 22-DoF hands, but XPeng has not publicly disclosed a tactile-sensor type, count, resolution, or other detailed tactile specification. |
Software
| Control Mode | autonomous |
|---|---|
| Middleware | — |
| SDK | Open |
| SDK Details | Open SDK released at AI Day 2025 for third-party developers |
| Connectivity | — |
Deployment
Units Shipped: 0 (pre-production)
As of Aug 2026 · XPeng
Company Claim
XPeng states large-scale mass production of IRON is targeted by end of 2026, with manufacturing capacity exceeding 1,000 units/month, and named Baosteel as an ecosystem partner for industrial inspection trials
What's Actually Confirmed
The end-of-2026 target refers to manufacturing capacity, not confirmed commercial deployment — per more recent reporting, the first actual commercial deployment (China showrooms) is targeted for Q1 2027. No external customer order has been confirmed as of this record
Baosteel (Baoshan Iron & Steel)
Baosteel facilities, China
| Task | Industrial inspection and complex operational scenario trials |
|---|---|
| Stage | Agreement |
| Start Date | Nov 2025 |
| End Date | — |
XPeng's own retail showrooms (China)
China
| Task | Sales assistance, guided tours, reception |
|---|---|
| Stage | Agreement |
| Start Date | Jan 2027 |
| End Date | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IRON and who makes it?
IRON is a high-degree-of-freedom humanoid developed by XPeng. It is manufactured by XPeng and was announced in 2025.
How tall is the IRON?
IRON is 1.78 m / 5' 10'' tall.
How much does the IRON weigh?
IRON weighs 70 kg / 154.3 lb.
How much does the IRON cost? Is the IRON available to buy?
XPeng has not published a price for the IRON — it is quoted on enquiry. Prototype/pre-production humanoid platform. No pricing confirmed by XPeng.
What are the main strengths of the IRON?
- Very high degrees of freedom (82) enabling human-like motion — among the highest publicly documented of any humanoid
- Strong backing from a publicly listed automotive OEM with substantial manufacturing infrastructure
- Confirmed industrial trial partnership (Baosteel) with direct quotes from both companies
- Open SDK released for third-party developer ecosystem
- Walking demonstration realistic enough to be mistaken for a human, validated live on stage
What are the limitations of the IRON?
- No publicly validated performance data beyond the AI Day demonstration
- No confirmed commercial deployment yet; end-of-2026 target is manufacturing capacity, not customer deployment
- Explicitly not pursuing near-term household use, citing safety and generalization challenges
- No confirmed pricing; commonly cited estimates ($100K–150K) are unverified
- Payload capacity and battery runtime not disclosed
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