Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-01-09 00:52Core Insights - Xiaopeng Motors announced the commencement of physical AI's implementation and mass production phase at the 2026 global product launch, marking a significant transition from "technological exploration" to "practical application" [1] - The company revealed plans for four major physical AI applications and confirmed that the mass production version of its humanoid robot has completed initial debugging, set to begin mass production in 2026 [1] Group 1: Development and Technology - Xiaopeng Motors has been developing robotics for seven years, initially focusing on quadruped robots due to technological limitations, but shifted to humanoid robots as large model capabilities advanced [3] - The upcoming humanoid robot, IRON, features 82 degrees of freedom for movement and is equipped with three Turing AI chips, providing a computing power of 2250 TOPS [5] - IRON utilizes a high-level brain capability combination of "VLT+VLA+VLM" to achieve advanced intelligence in operations, walking, and interaction [5] Group 2: Market Position and Future Outlook - Xiaopeng's approach contrasts with traditional software-driven robots, focusing instead on AI-driven integration that allows for greater adaptability and generalization across various scenarios [5][7] - The company anticipates that the robotics industry will transition from early exploration to large-scale commercial applications between 2028 and 2038, with significant growth expected as technology matures [6][7] - The CEO expressed confidence that the market for robotics could reach $20 trillion, suggesting that sales could surpass those of automobiles in the future [7]