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IRON

Built by XPeng · China

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The IRON is a Humanoid robot developed by XPeng (China), launched 2024, listed at $150,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, weight 70 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 1.2 m/s.

RoboScore

59.4/ 100

Strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

5 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%100/100
Deployment footprint23%unknown
Proven track record9%unknown
Spec completeness11%99/100
Company financial health15%100/100
Company maturity4%60/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #22 of 209 in the Humanoid standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #19 · worst #68
#1 · started #19#209

Nothing changed about IRON itself — these days are its maker's news:

  • 25 Aug Its maker's news lifted the score 3.36 — the board noticed.
  • 3 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 0.96 — the board noticed.
  • 9 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 2.10 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 209 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

IRON is a humanoid robot manufactured by XPeng, first introduced in 2024. Humanoid robot from XPENG IRON is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

Flagship features

  • Modular attachments for tools and end-effectors estimated
  • Supports multi-robot coordination and swarm behaviors
  • Designed with industry-first full solid-state batteries for enhanced safety and lighter weight
  • Capable of delicate manipulation tasks

Buyer decision signals

Viability

US$133.5M raised in 1 confirmed roundest. 2014

XPENG unveils next-generation IRON at AI Day

Price

$150,000

purchase

Unverified — no source on record

Availability

pre-order

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Weight
70 kg
Mobility
bipedal
Walking speed
1.2 m/s
Total DOF
22
DOF / arm
22
DOF / hand
22
Payload
≤ 5 kg
Lifting capacity
≤ 15 kg
Battery
~8.5 h
Charge time
0.2 h
Hot-swap battery
No
Onboard compute
Turing AI chip
Sensors
720-degree vision system
LiDAR
Yes
F/T sensors
No
VLM on-board
No
Imitation learning
No
Bimanual
Yes
Stair climbing
No
Terrain
flat floors, carpets, tiles
Programming
code python,no code gui
ROS 1
No
ROS 2
No
API / SDK
Yes
SDK languages
Python
Maturity
commercial
Environments
indoor
Industries
manufacturing
Price tier
150K+
Pricing model
purchase
Warranty
2 yr
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Confirmed funding
US$133.5M· 1 round
Founded
2014

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
retail
Sub Category
bipedal
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1780
Controls & integration1
Processing Tops
2250
Buying & support2
Datasheet Url
View Link
Availability Status
pre-order

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Company milestones

  • Nov 2025LaunchXPENG unveils next-generation IRON at AI Day
  • Oct 2023LaunchPX5 unveiled at XPeng Tech Day 2023
  • 2026MilestoneIRON enters mass-production sprint
  • 2026DeploymentCommercial deployment targets announced
  • 2026MilestoneMass production base in Guangzhou underway
  • 2023PartnershipVolkswagen investment
  • 2021LaunchP5 launch
  • 2020FundingNYSE IPO

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the IRON?
The IRON is developed by XPeng, based in China.
What type of robot is the IRON?
The IRON is a Humanoid robot made by XPeng.
How much does the IRON cost?
The IRON is listed at $150,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by XPeng — contact them for a quote.
When was the IRON launched?
The IRON was launched in 2024.
What are the key specifications of the IRON?
Key specifications of the IRON: form factor full bipedal, weight 70 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 1.2 m/s, total dof 22.

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