Race against Tesla: China EV maker Xpeng to launch viral humanoid globally in 2027

Xpeng plans to mass-produce over 1,000 humanoid robots monthly by end-2026 and launch its Iron robot globally in 2027, directly competing with Tesla's Optimus which has yet to reach commercial production. The move positions Xpeng as a physical AI competitor while leveraging China's cost advantage in robotic supply chains.

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