# XPENG's Iron Robot Walks Off Production Line

> XPENG's humanoid robot walked off assembly line after completing its first task.
- Title: XPENG's Iron Robot Walks Off Production Line · Engadget
- Summary: XPENG's humanoid robot walked off assembly line after completing its first task. XPENG's Iron robot autonomously exited production line after assembly…
- Keywords: xpeng, iron robot, humanoid robot, production line, mass production, 2027, chinese electric vehicle, technology, XPENG's, Iron, Robot, Walks
- Source: Engadget — https://engadget.com/2261658/xpeng-building-humanoid-robots-walked-out-after-assembled
- Author: Husain Parvez
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: xpeng, iron robot, humanoid robot, production line, mass production, 2027, chinese electric vehicle, technology
## XPENG's Iron Robot
XPENG's Iron humanoid robot walked off assembly line after completion.

> Iron made its own exit from XPENG’s new production line
## First Jobs in Stores
Iron will assist in XPENG stores and campuses starting 2027.

> XPENG plans to deploy robots in its own stores and campuses first
## 76 Degrees of Freedom
Iron has 76 degrees of freedom across its body and 21 per hand.

> XPENG says Iron has 76 degrees of freedom across its body
## AI Processing Power
Three Turing AI chips provide 2,250 trillion operations per second.

> The three turing ai chips provide up to 2,250 trillion operations per second
## Tesla Competition
Tesla converts Model S/X lines for Optimus robots.

> Tesla announced it would convert Model S and X production lines for Optimus
## Real-World Testing
Figure 02 robots weld parts at BMW plants for 30,000 cars.

> BMW says Figure's earlier Figure 02 robot inserted sheet-metal parts for welding
## Key takeaway

XPENG's Iron robot autonomously exited production line after assembly, marking progress toward mass production by 2027.