This Chinese Mecha Robot Just Smashed a Wall With 1 Punch. The Real Story Is Bigger

This transforming humanoid robot is set to transform the world of work, and catapult China ahead in the physical AI race.
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One of Tesla's Chinese rivals has a unique strategy for building its humanoid robot: make it huggable

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng unveiled the latest version of the Iron robot earlier this month.JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images A Chinese Tesla rival is betting on huggability to take on Elon Musk's Optimus ...
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Video: Xpeng’s IRON humanoid robot impresses Shenzhen crowd despite stumble at event

Chinese EV maker Xpeng drew crowds at a Shenzhen shopping mall over the weekend to showcase its humanoid robot IRON. Performing a choreographed catwalk and interacting live with spectators, the ...

The $6 Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every Robot

LinkerBot makes dexterous robotic hands for as little as $600. It wants to become the standard for humanoids and automated ...
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Tesla’s Chinese rival is betting on ‘human-like behaviours’ to take on Optimus and why Elon Musk’s company should be worried

Chinese EV startup Xpeng is positioning its humanoid robot, Iron, as a direct competitor to Tesla's Optimus. The company is emphasising traits that promote physical interaction, such as hugging humans ...
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China’s XPENG Plans Humanoid Robot Mass Production by 2026

XPENG is pushing toward 2026 humanoid robot mass production, with IRON robots expected to start in retail and service roles.