Xpeng Unveils Realistic Iron Humanoid Robot at 2025 AI Day
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) presented its next-generation Iron humanoid robot during the 2025 AI Day event. The robot's lifelike appearance sparked speculation online that a human might be concealed inside the demonstration model.
Public Reaction and Company Response
Initially, doubts about the robot's authenticity were scattered but soon turned into a trending topic across Chinese social media platforms. This prompted a response from Xpeng's chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng.
“This truly leaves our robotics team both delighted and amused. Some people just can't believe how fast the world is changing,” He Xiaopeng wrote on Weibo.
Demonstration Details
At the event, the female Iron robot impressed the live audience with a catwalk appearance. However, more than half of the online comments questioned if a real person was inside the robot. To clarify, He Xiaopeng posted an unedited video on Weibo proving that the Iron is entirely robotic.
“Tesla's robot can't walk this smoothly — there's no way this is possible,” one social media comment noted, shared by Mr. He.
In the video, He Xiaopeng pointed out audible internal cooling noise near the robot, detailed the humanoid hand's features, and highlighted the microphone array near its ears to confirm its mechanical nature.
Technical Features of the New Iron Model
- Size comparable to the first-generation Iron shown at Xpeng's 2024 AI Day
- Humanoid spine design
- Bionic muscles for enhanced movement
- Flexible skin surface
- 3D curved display integrated on the robot’s head
The advancements highlight significant progress in humanoid robotics by Xpeng within a year.
He Xiaopeng: “Next-gen Iron demonstrates breakthrough capabilities and realism unseen before.”
Summary: Xpeng's new Iron humanoid robot astonished audiences with its lifelike design and advanced features, prompting viral speculation about its authenticity that the company firmly denied.
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