TLDRXPeng starts humanoid robot production as robotics becomes a new growth engine.IRON features 76 degrees of freedom and 2,250 TOPS of onboard computing power.More than 80% of XPeng’s robot production processes now use automation systems.XPeng targets humanoid robot mass production by the end of 2026 with 2027 sales.XPeng’s robotics unit raised over $900 million at a valuation above $6.3 billion.XPeng (XPEV) has started humanoid robot production as the electric vehicle maker expands its business into commercial robotics. The move advances its robot program from development toward large-scale manufacturing and planned market delivery. XPeng stock closed at $10.95, down 1.71%, before slipping 0.32% pre-market to $10.91.XPeng Inc., XPEVXPeng Starts Humanoid Robot ProductionXPeng said its humanoid robot production lines have started operations in China. The company completed its first advanced general-purpose humanoid robot on the new production system. The robot then walked from the production line independently after assembly.Meanwhile, XPeng uses automotive-grade quality controls developed through its electric vehicle operations. More than 80% of core production processes use automated systems across the new manufacturing lines. This setup supports consistent manufacturing while giving XPeng room to increase production capacity.XPeng designed the facilities for scaled production rather than limited prototype assembly. Therefore, the company plans to improve production speed and expand manufacturing output over time. The strategy gives robotics a larger role within XPeng’s broader business expansion.IRON Robot Supports XPeng Commercial ExpansionXPeng’s next-generation IRON robot forms a central part of the company’s humanoid robotics strategy. IRON has 76 degrees of freedom across its body and 21 degrees in each hand. These features allow flexible movement and support tasks across different commercial environments.IRON also uses three Turing chips that provide up to 2,250 TOPS of computing power. The system runs XPeng’s physical intelligence model directly on the robot during independent operations. Consequently, local processing reduces response delays while limiting dependence on remote control systems.XPeng plans to start mass production of its robots by the end of 2026. The company will initially deploy the robots across its stores and corporate campuses. After that, XPeng plans official launches and deliveries in China and overseas markets during 2027.Robotics Opens Another Growth Opportunity for XPEV StockXPeng continues building its business around vehicles, robotics, and international expansion. Robotics could generate higher margins because advanced humanoid robots require complex technology and specialized manufacturing. Limited high-quality supply could also support stronger margins as commercial adoption increases.The robotics business has already attracted substantial outside funding from multiple parties. On August 24, the unit signed share purchase agreements that raised more than $900 million. The financing gave XPeng’s robotics business a post-money valuation exceeding $6.3 billion.XPeng now combines software development, robot engineering, manufacturing, and commercial deployment within one broader strategy. The new production lines create a clearer path toward generating revenue from humanoid robots. For XPEV stock, robotics now offers another growth opportunity alongside XPeng’s established electric vehicle operations. The post XPeng (XPEV) Stock :Humanoid Robot Production Opens New Growth Opportunity appeared first on Blockonomi.