Iron: China’s humanoid robot gets supercomputer-like brainpower, eagle-eye vision
XPENG sees Iron as a personal assistant for admin and customer service in homes, offices, and retail—beyond just manufacturing.
Chinese carmaker Guangzhou Xiaopeng Automotive Technology, or XPENG, has unveiled its updated humanoid robot, Iron.
The humanoid robot is powered by the Turing AI chip, with 60 joints, 200 degrees of freedom, and 3,000 TOPS of processing power.
The unveiling is part of XPENG’s AI Tech Tree strategy, which combines AI, energy solutions, and embodied intelligence to build a future ecosystem of smart EVs, humanoid robots, and flying vehicles.
In November, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer went the Tesla way by unveiling Iron, its first humanoid robot. XPENG reported that Iron is already active on its automotive production lines, helping assemble its upcoming EVs.
Robotics meets autonomy
The firm claims that its humanoid robot showcases cutting-edge advancements in robotics, blending design, mobility, AI, and automotive technology.
The robot stands 5’8″ tall and weighs 154 pounds (70 kilograms) it is designed with a human-like structure; Iron features 1:1 proportional hands and 22 degrees of freedom, allowing for precise and flexible object manipulation.
According to XPENG, its advanced mobility is driven by end-to-end large models and reinforcement learning, enabling smooth, natural movements and stable walking without the jerky motions typical of traditional robots.