XPeng starts automated IRON humanoid robot production as Tesla Optimus stalls
XPeng has activated an automated production line for its IRON advanced humanoid robot, with the first unit walking off under its own power. XPeng says the line is a step toward mass manufacturing, targeting over 1,000 robots a month and mass production by end-2026. The advance underscores how hard scalable humanoid manufacturing remains, including Tesla Optimus, which Musk had expected to reach thousands of units in 2026.