XPENG locks in suppliers for humanoid robots, targets 2027 deliveries
VraserX · x · 2026-09-25
XPENG has signed up suppliers for its humanoid robot program and is targeting deliveries in 2027.
The author argues Tesla shouldn't be assumed the winner: manufacturing, maintenance, and cost will matter a lot once customers expect these robots to work reliably every day.
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