Gasgoo Daily: XPeng Starts Humanoid Robot Production; Li Auto to Expand In-House Batteries Across Lineup; Xiaomi SkyNomad Tops 10,000 Orders in Four Minutes
XPeng has launched the world's first automated production line for advanced general-purpose humanoid robots, marking a shift from R&D to manufacturing. The line, which automates over 80% of core processes, aims for mass production of its IRON humanoid robot by late 2026. Initial deployment is planned for XPeng stores and industrial parks, with market delivery in China and overseas by 2027. This development follows a recent funding round that valued XPeng's robotics unit at over $6.3 billion. Meanwhile, Li Auto is expanding its in-house developed batteries across its vehicle lineup starting in the second half of 2026, and Xiaomi's new SkyNomad EV line secured over 10,000 orders in four minutes.
XPeng's move to automate humanoid robot production by late 2026 is a significant step beyond prototypes, positioning it to potentially lead in a nascent but high-potential market. The company's strategy to deploy IRON robots in its own stores and industrial parks first provides a controlled environment for refinement before broader market release in 2027. This reflects a growing trend among Chinese tech firms to vertically integrate and control core technologies, as seen with Li Auto's push for in-house batteries and chips. The rapid order intake for Xiaomi's SkyNomad EVs, with over 10,000 units sold in four minutes, underscores the fierce competition and consumer demand in China's EV sector. Xiaomi's expansion into range-extended SUVs and larger family vehicles broadens its market reach beyond battery-electric models. The success of these diverse initiatives by XPeng, Li Auto, and Xiaomi points to China's multifaceted approach to innovation in both AI and automotive manufacturing, driving advancements across the region.
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