Robot model

Elf Xuan

Bionic humanoid robot with a metal body and articulated arms, part of AheadForm's Elf series (which also includes Iridium).

Manufacturer: AheadForm
Form factor: humanoid
Maturity: prototype
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 2
Website: aheadform.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Elf Xuan, a humanoid by AheadForm (prototype): 2 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

Bionic humanoid robot with a metal body and articulated arms, part of AheadForm's Elf series (which also includes Iridium). Features expressive facial capabilities with moving eyes and synchronized speech for human-robot interaction. Uses high-performance brushless micro motors. Performed the original song 'Undefined Relationship' at the 'Robot Wonder Night' robot gala on 8 February 2026, organized by Zhiyuan Robotics. Chinese name: 精灵·璇.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
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Key facts

Series

Elf (includes Iridium/精灵·铱)

Notable Demo

Robot Wonder Night, Feb 8 2026 (Zhiyuan Robotics gala)

Chinese Name

精灵·璇

Specs

Class

bionic humanoid robot

Series

Elf

Features

expressive face, moving eyes, synchronized speech, articulated arms, metal body

Actuators

high-performance brushless micro motors

Chinese name

精灵·璇

Notable demo

Performed at Robot Wonder Night (2026-02-08), organized by Zhiyuan Robotics

Data & sources

Web sources

1 source backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Elf Xuan. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (2)

Elf Xuan at Beijing, Chinaended
Elf Xuan performed the original song "Undefined Relationship" at the 2026 Robot Wonder Night — the world's first large-scale robot gala, produced by Zhiyuan Robotics.
Elf Xuan at Beijing, Chinaoperational
AheadForm Elf Xuan 2.0 exhibited at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing.

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Elf Xuan on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Record createdAug 17, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment verifiedVerifiedAug 15, 2026
at Beijing, China
Deployment verifiedVerifiedFeb 8, 2026
at Beijing, China

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Elf Xuan.

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Sources (1)

https://aheadform.com

Common questions

What is Elf Xuan?

How much does Elf Xuan cost?

Elf Xuan's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Elf Xuan from AheadForm. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

Is Elf Xuan actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Elf Xuan is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Elf Xuan?

Elf Xuan is made by AheadForm, based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2024.

Where is Elf Xuan deployed?

2 verified deployments of Elf Xuan are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Beijing, China.

Can you buy Elf Xuan?

Elf Xuan is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

What are alternatives to Elf Xuan?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Elf Xuan include Walker S2, Digit, Apollo, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled.

How does Elf Xuan compare to Walker S2?

Elf Xuan and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 17 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Elf Xuan has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

What is Elf Xuan's maturity stage?

Elf Xuan is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.

Is Elf Xuan safe?

Elf Xuan has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-17

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-17

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.