Xpeng launches robotaxis in China in 2026 and humanoid robot Iron

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Chinese automaker Xpeng announced its first robotaxis will launch in 2026, alongside a second-generation humanoid robot named Iron. This marks a strategic shift for the company beyond electric vehicles. The robotaxis will feature Xpeng's AI chips, capable of 3,000 trillion operations per second, powering a vision-language-action model for enhanced autonomous driving. Testing begins in 2026 in Guangzhou and other major Chinese cities. Xpeng also unveiled its Iron humanoid robot, entering production in 2026, with initial uses in tourism and sales assistance. The company sees significant potential in both autonomous vehicles and robotics.


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