Wall St Engine(@wallstengine):XPENG MOVES HUMANOID ROBOTS INTO AUTOMATED PRODUCTION $XPEV has commissioned the world’s first automated production line for advanced general-purpose humanoid robots, with more than 80% of core manufacturing processes automated. Its IRON humanoid is now being built using automotive-grade production systems, marking the shift from prototype development toward scaled manufacturing. XPENG targets mass production by the end of 2026, with initial deployments in its own stores and campuses before commercial deliveries begin in China and overseas markets in 2027. The company’s robotics unit raised more than $900M last month at a $6.3B+ valuation.

2026.09.08 10:47

XPENG MOVES HUMANOID ROBOTS INTO AUTOMATED PRODUCTION $XPEV has commissioned the world’s first automated production line for advanced general-purpose humanoid robots, with more than 80% of core manufacturing processes automated. Its IRON humanoid is now being built using automotive-grade production systems, marking the shift from prototype development toward scaled manufacturing. XPENG targets mass production by the end of 2026, with initial deployments in its own stores and campuses before commercial deliveries begin in China and overseas markets in 2027. The company’s robotics unit raised more than $900M last month at a $6.3B+ valuation.