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Oct 18, 2026 · Funding · posted
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Automakers are entering robotics. 🇨🇳 XPENG | IRON | $900M+ raised 🇨🇳 Chery | AiMOGA 🇯🇵 Mitsubishi × Highlanders 🇯🇵 Toyota × Walden | $300M raised Car manufacturers are becoming robot manufacturers. https://t.co/WbOfMdNfuu |
BYD wants two or three humanoid robots in every showroom, helping sell its cars. Stella Li laid out the goal in a June interview: explain the vehicles, demonstrate features and work alongside human salespeople. Now a newly published… |
IRON just walked onto the Paris Motor Show floor At the Paris Motor Show, XPENG showed IRON and put three target dates on it. Mass production by the end of this year. Deliveries in the first half of 2027. Europe in the second half of 2027… |
The most human-like walks in robotics: ✸ Figure 03 🇺🇸 | Figure AI ✸ IRON 🇨🇳 | XPENG ✸ G1 🇨🇳 | Unitree https://t.co/Oj4ccXuOMg |
What happens when a humanoid robot looks so human that people think it is a real person? 🤖😳 XPENG’s IRON humanoid robot shocked audiences with its lifelike appearance. During a public demonstration, its leg covering was cut open to… |
The #1 robot AI model on RoboDojo Sim still fails nearly 2 out of 3 tasks. RobotEra’s VPP2 achieved a 32.26% success rate in simulation and 58.5% on real ALOHA robot arms across 10 task categories. That 32.26% figure surprised me. Even the… |
Three humanoid robots, three different walking styles. • XPENG IRON - Human-like walking • LimX Dynamics - Controlled stage walking • Unitree - Walking alongside people This comparison is for informational purposes only. No brand ranking,… |
More than 50% overlap between the company’s EV and robotics supply chains @XPENG_Global President Brian Gu @brianxpeng estimates. He also says many of the robot parts require co-development with suppliers. Why is XPENG building humanoids… |
Tesla is redesigning the memory configuration of its AI chips for Optimus production. Elon said AI5 was initially planned with 144GB of RAM, then cut to 72GB LPDDR5( later nudged up to 96GB). AI6 is set at 144GB LPDDR6. Elon also says… |
Physical AI in the wild Xinhua just put @XPENG_Global and @Tesla driving systems through Amsterdam: canals, trams, bikes, pedestrians. Both handled it smoothly. This is what Physical AI looks like outside the lab. It's no longer just… |
XPENG IRON 2025 vs 2026. In 2025, you could see almost the entire mechanical structure: actuators, joints, wiring and the leg mechanisms. In 2026 most of that hardware is hidden inside a human-shaped body, with a much cleaner silhouette… |
XPENG has launched a production line for its IRON humanoid robot. 🤖🏭 A step toward bringing humanoids from prototypes into production. Read the story: https://t.co/c0RdwfOqTZ Subscribe to our newsletter for free for more humanoid… |
IRON walks like a human. XPENG has just held a supplier conference, bringing together major suppliers across actuators, dexterous hands, sensors, AI chips and other key components. It has completed supplier audits and finalized key… |
A new humanoid robot from Europe--Vesoma Its concept renders look somewhat similar to Tesla and XPENG. Vesoma says it is building a self-evolving physical agent that learns through interaction with the real world. It explores, fails, and… |
So @XPENG_Global says it will be shipping 1,000 humanoid robots per month by year-end That would put it among global leaders for shipments. The challenge: XPENG also says commercial deployments will start in 2027. So I guess the question… |
IRON makes an entrance at XPENG’s first robotics supply-chain partner conference. Behind the demonstration is a manufacturing push: XPENG says it has signed supplier agreements and is scheduling production. It targets mass production by… |
EngineAI is famous for its T800 boxing robot and URKL robot fight league Founder Zhao Tongyang previously founded & exited a quadruped company to Chinese car producer XPeng He then built XPeng's humanoid robotics program from scratch… |
UBTECH began deliveries of its globally popular ultra-bionic humanoid robot, UWORLD U1, on September 16. The first deliveries include Shanghai Yongda Group(a luxury car retailer), Beijing Boshi Group(a major Beijing Mercedes-Benz dealer),… |
IRON is starting to look less like a machine you operate and more like a machine you interact with. @XPENG_Global is testing four abilities that matter for real-world interaction: recognizing people, remembering identities, switching… |
Looks like XPENG is getting IRON ready to work as a Car stores sales assistant. XPENG is testing its potential for real-time interaction with multiple customers asking about buying a car. IRON can follow the person it’s talking to in real… |
China’s humanoid robot landscape is getting crowded fast. This September 2026 map from KeyResearch lists • 100 humanoid robot models and platforms • 44 manufacturers • AGIBOT alone appears with A2 Lite, A2 Ultra, A2-W, A3, G1, G2, X1 and… |
XPENG keeps making the line between a car company and a robotics company more interesting. The X-wing doors, full-width light bar and low stance make the flagship look like something from a different category. And with @XPENG_Global… |
USA has Optimus. USA has Atlas. USA has Figure 03. USA has Apollo. USA has Digit 5. China has Unitree G1. China has AGIBOT A2. China has XPENG IRON. China has Walker S2. China has EngineAI T800. China has Fourier GR-2. China has Booster… |
Watching @XPENG_Global build IRON from the hand and legs to the full humanoid makes it pretty clear where this company wants to go. XPENG already has experience in autonomous driving, AI and large-scale manufacturing. Bringing those… |
August was a busy month for humanoid robotics funding. A few rounds that caught my attention: • XPENG Robotics over $900M • Unitree Robotics RMB 6.1B IPO • PsiBot over $100M • KNOWIN RMB 500M • Huilun Technology over RMB 100M • Digital… |
XPeng to build its 1st Flash Charging station X-Energy in Hong Kong. 1MW peak charging speed, 1000A peak flow Just needs 240 kW grid connection Comes w/ 400 kWh battery pack. Building a flash charging network takes huge BESS supply. Why… |
These might be some of the most human looking robots being built right now. The closer you look the impressive it gets. Skin texture blinking eye movement facial muscles lip movement and even tiny expressions are now being engineered into… |
XPeng has launched an automated production line designed to mass-produce its general-purpose humanoid robots, with over 80% of core processes automated. The company plans to start full-scale production by the end of 2026, with deliveries… |
Physical AI is no longer just a vision of the future. It is becoming our present. The race is already happening across the entire stack. @Figure_robot ,@UnitreeRobotics , @AGIBOTofficial , @XPENG_Global , @1x_tech , @LimX_Dynamics and… |
XPENG is taking humanoids from the prototype stage into actual production infrastructure. The first next-generation IRON has already walked off the production line autonomously, with more than 80% of core manufacturing processes automated.… |
XPENG just took a major step toward mass-producing humanoid robots. 🤖🏭 The first IRON humanoid robot has autonomously walked off XPENG’s new production line in Guangzhou. According to XPENG, more than 80% of the line’s core manufacturing… |
Top stories in robotics today: - Inside Tesla’s messy Cybercab debut - Ex-Boston Dynamics exec wants cuddlier robots - XPeng starts building IRON humanoids at scale - Zoox is selling the vibe, not just the ride https://t.co/jrwF6F6JyJ |
WHICH HUMANOID ROBOT WILL WIN THE RACE? 🤖 You can choose only ONE. Forget the coolest design. Which robot has the best chance of becoming the leading mass-market humanoid? Consider: • Real-world capability • Reliability • Cost •… |
XPENG IRON’s Catwalk Gait Points to a Fashion-Show Use Case #HumanoidRobotics #XPENG #FashionTech #PhysicalAI #BrandActivation #Fashion #Humanoid #Humanoids #FashionInnovation #FashionShow #Runway #LuxuryFashion #HighFashion #Marketing… |
A closer look at XPENG’s IRON. A compilation of every cinematic shot of the bipedal platform from He Xiaopeng’s reflective essay—showcasing its flexible outer lattice, slender proportions, and natural movement in the lab.… |
The strongest proof is what XPENG is building behind the scenes. IRON has now moved from prototypes onto a dedicated production line, with XPENG saying more than 80% of its core manufacturing processes are automated. The company is… |
The IRON humanoid robot autonomously walked off the lines, marking a critical leap from R&D prototyping to production-lines manufacturing. https://t.co/G6IcP8TRwG |
This might be one of the clearest snapshots yet of how crowded the humanoid robot race has become. 16 humanoid robots ➝ AGIBOT A2 ➝ EngineAI T800 ➝ Xiaomi CyberOne ➝ XPENG IRON ➝ Figure 03 ➝ Galbot ET1 ➝ Unitree humanoids ➝ Boston Dynamics… |
A humanoid robot just walked off an assembly line on its own two feet. That's IRON - the first unit from @XPENG_Global Robotics' new production line, where car-manufacturing discipline meets humanoid assembly. Same automotive-grade QC,… |
XPENG Robotics just moved another step closer to making humanoid robots at scale. After moving from R&D challenges to production, the company has officially put its automated production line for advanced general-purpose humanoid robots… |
Most people know XPENG for electric cars, but don’t know it is now making a serious push into humanoid robotics. The Chinese automaker says it has activated what it calls the world’s first highly automated production line for advanced… |
This is the first IRON robot coming off XPENG Robotics’ new production line. XPENG just started building humanoid robots like cars. And yes—it walked off by itself. The line automates 80%+ of core processes and uses automotive-grade… |
Here is the first production IRON walking off the line under its own power. XPENG CEO He Xiaopeng: "We are creating perhaps the first production line for advanced general-purpose humanoid robots in human history... We are truly building a… |
XPENG has officially launched mass production of its IRON humanoid robot, marking what it calls a world-first milestone as units assemble on an automotive-grade line and walk off entirely under their own power. Key specs: •… |
Samsung could be getting ready to enter the humanoid robot race. According to reports, Samsung is working on its first general purpose humanoid, with the same robotics team developing both the hardware and the AI behind it. That includes… |
This might be one of the strongest humanoid robot lineups in China right now. Guangdong brought together its Ten Champions at XAIR Expo 2026 including -LimX Dynamics -X Square Robot -Leju Robotics -EngineAI -Midea -XPeng -HONOR -UBTECH… |
XPENG keeps expanding its global footprint. The G7 and P7+ Super REEVs are now entering Egypt, bringing XPENG’s intelligent mobility technology to another major market. Global expansion is becoming an increasingly important part of the… |
Blind curve. Narrow mountain road. A branch hanging low enough to matter. Most systems would slow down and guess. XPENG’s VLA 2.0 reads the whole scene first - sees the gap, plans the line, threads through it. That’s the real leap in… |
August was a huge month for Physical AI. @UnitreeRobotics reached the public markets. @Figure_robot scaled its global data network with Index. @XPENG_Global Robotics raised $ 900M+. @AGIBOTofficial dominated the World Humanoid Robot Games.… |
XPENG NGP powered by VLA 2.0 faced everything in one continuous drive. Heavy traffic, narrow streets, pedestrians, e-bikes, merging cars and unexpected obstacles. And it handled it all smoothly. Autonomous driving isn’t tested on perfect… |
2026: The year humanoid robotics went mainstream. Global shipments surpassed 22,000 units in H1 2026—nearly 300% year-over-year growth. Full-year projections now exceed 50,000. Tesla Optimus V3 has entered mass production with a target of… |
Post Log in Sign up Post XMAQUINA on X: "Humanoid Digest: August Another humanoid company made its public market debut this month, while the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing delivered another successful showcase for the industry.… |
Degrees of Freedom (DoF) is a key indicator which shows how many independent ways a robot can move, determining its flexibility and precision. $XPEV is leading by far here. XPeng (IRON): 82 DoF (‼️) Tesla (Optimus): 50 – 72 DoF Boston… |
#Robotics #HumanoidRobots #PhysicalAI The humanoid robotics business of @XPengMotors has signed equity financing agreements to raise more than $900 million at a post-money valuation exceeding $6.3 billion, marking the largest single-round… |
🤖 Something is changing in Physical AI. For years, humanoid robots were mostly about impressive demos. This week feels different. $900M+ raised by XPeng’s robotics business. Figure committing over $1B to data and compute. Hyundai… |
Skip to content Posted on August 31, 2026 In recent months, the U.S. has introduced tighter rules on robotic systems and imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and related components, citing national security risks. These new policies… |
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Vytautas Valinskas / Technology.org (Aug 31, 2026), largely recapping TechCrunch Aug 28: Xpeng robotics unit raised more than $900 million at post-money valuation above $6.3 billion (company: largest single private financing in China's… |
$CCXI valuation is being disrespected right now and I see asymmetry in the trade. Humanoid valuations (Aug 2026): Tesla Optimus — no standalone; Tesla ~$1.38T Figure AI — $39B Unitree — public, ~$33–37B NEURA — ~$7B Apptronik — ~$5.5B 1X —… |
La industria del automóvil tiene que reinventarse y los humanoides son una gran oportunidad Opción 1: crea tu propio robot Tesla → Optimus XPENG → IRON BYD → Xiao Di CHERY → Mornine Rivian → Mind Opción 2: invierte en empresas de robots… |
From record humanoid funding to new data engines and factory-scale deployment plans, here’s what happened this week in Physical AI: 1️⃣ @XPENG_Global’s robotics unit raised $900M+ at a $6.3B valuation, the largest private embodied-AI round… |
Post Log in Sign up Post mete on X: "EV makers building humanoids 🇺🇸 Tesla \| Optimus 🇨🇳 XPENG \| IRON 🇨🇳 BYD \| Xiao Di 🇨🇳 CHERY \| Mornine They already build batteries, motors & AI. Humanoids reuse same industrial stack. That’s… |
XPENG is putting serious money behind humanoid robotics. Its robotics business just raised more than $900 million, reaching a post-money valuation above $6.3 billion. The round was led by IDG Capital, with Tencent, Alibaba and Gaorong… |
Skip to content Image Credits: Zhang Haofu/Xinhua / Getty Images Robotics Share on FacebookShare on XShare on LinkedInShare on RedditShare over EmailCopy Share Link Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big… |
Post Log in Sign up Post mete on X: "Robotics funding rounds in Aug 26 🤖 🇨🇳 XPENG Robotics \| $900M 🇨🇭 Gravis Robotics \| $200M 🇨🇳 PokeBot \| $100M 🇨🇳 DISCOVER Robotics \| $100M" - mete @VaderResearch Robotics funding rounds in… |
At Hyundai Motor's 2026 CEO Investor Day on August 26, CEO José Muñoz made a statement that deserves serious attention: Hyundai is considering selling Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas through its existing automotive dealer network.… |
Hyundai is considering selling its humanoid robot Atlas through its dealer network. At Hyundai Motor's 2026 CEO Investor Day event yesterday... Hyundai plans to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Atlas at its own automotive factories, but it is also… |
Post Log in Sign up Post CyberRobo on X: "Hyundai is considering selling its humanoid robot Atlas through its dealer network. At Hyundai Motor's 2026 CEO Investor Day event yesterday... Hyundai plans to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Atlas at its… |
Post Log in Sign up Post Humanoids daily on X: "SoftBank is in talks to buy a majority stake in 1X at $6B, per The Information. Last September, 1X was reportedly seeking $1B at a $10B+ valuation. Control normally trades at a premium, not a… |
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🤖 Major robotics funding news! XPeng's humanoid robot unit Dogotix raises $900M at $6.3B valuation - setting record for China's embodied AI sector. Meanwhile Skild AI hits $14B valuation with $1.4B Series C for "universal brain" for… |
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The Robot Report Continue to Site Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Share XPeng’s Dogotix unit is developing the IRON humanoid robot. Source: XPeng Like other global automakers, XPeng Motors is branching into humanoid robots. The… |