XPeng Robotics raises $900M, aims for 1,000 humanoids/month by 2026
CyberRobooo · x · 2026-08-24
XPeng announced its robotics division has raised over $900M in a first round, valuing it at $6.3B post-investment. The unit, covering humanoid and quadruped robots, is being partially spun off.
Key plans:
- Production: Targeting >1,000 IRON humanoid robots per month by end of 2026, with global rollout in 2027.
- Manufacturing: Leveraging EV expertise to build a dedicated mass-production base in Guangzhou to tackle training data and scaling bottlenecks.
- Deployment: Initial deployment in XPeng stores and campuses for reception/guidance, expanding to broader commercial uses and overseas markets.
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