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Robot model

IRON

humanoidprototypeby Dogotix

The XPeng IRON is a fourth-generation humanoid robot unveiled in November 2025, equipped with 3 in-house Turing AI chips delivering 2,250 TOPS of combined…

Manufacturer
Dogotix
Form factor
humanoid
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies IRON, a humanoid by Dogotix (prototype). 1 source back the record.

Overview

The XPeng IRON is a fourth-generation humanoid robot unveiled in November 2025, equipped with 3 in-house Turing AI chips delivering 2,250 TOPS of combined computing power. It reuses XPeng's Hawkeye vision system originally developed for automotive use, with approximately 70% of its technology stack shared with XPeng's EV platform. Mass production is targeted for end of 2026, with commercial deliveries to retail and service-industry customers planned for 2027.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Pricing

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

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for IRON.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (1)

  1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xpeng-robotics-business-raises-over-us900-million-at-a-post-money-valuation-of-over-us6-3-billion-accelerating-physical-ai-deployment-302858203.html

Common questions

What is IRON?
The XPeng IRON is a fourth-generation humanoid robot unveiled in November 2025, equipped with 3 in-house Turing AI chips delivering 2,250 TOPS of combined computing power. It reuses XPeng's Hawkeye vision system originally developed for automotive use, with approximately 70% of its technology stack shared with XPeng's EV platform. Mass production is targeted for end of 2026, with commercial deliveries to retail and service-industry customers planned for 2027.
How much does IRON cost?
IRON's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for IRON from Dogotix. 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 IRON actually deployed in the real world?
IRON is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes IRON?
IRON is made by Dogotix, based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2020.
Can you buy IRON?
IRON is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to IRON?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to IRON include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Atlas.
How does IRON compare to Walker S2?
IRON and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 18 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. IRON has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
What is IRON's maturity stage?
IRON 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.
Where is IRON deployed?
No verified deployments of IRON are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is IRON safe?
IRON 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 2026-08-30

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-30

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.

Methodology surface for IRON.