How China’s hyper-realistic humanoid robot achieved its eerily human walk
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XPENG unveiled its hyper-realistic humanoid robot IRON at AI Day in Guangzhou, with movement so lifelike that engineers had to cut away synthetic skin on stage to prove no human was inside. Unlike competitors focused on strength or speed, XPENG prioritizes human-like appearance through a bionic spine, artificial muscles, and flexible synthetic skin designed to cross the "uncanny valley." The company plans customizable body types for mass production by late 2026 for commercial deployment in stores and offices.
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