Race against Tesla: China EV maker Xpeng to launch viral humanoid globally in 2027

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng plans to produce over 1,000 humanoid robots monthly by late 2026, with a global launch planned for its Iron robot in 2027. This move intensifies competition with Tesla in the physical AI and robotics market.

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng expects to produce more than 1,000 humanoid robots a month by the end of 2026 as it competes with Tesla in a high-stakes race to dominate physical AI, the integration of intelligent software into robotics and machinery. The Guangzhou-based carmaker told the South China Morning Post in a statement on Thursday that its manufacturing capacity would pave the way for the global launch of Iron, its next-generation humanoid robot, with commercial deliveries...