Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-02-01 09:50Group 1 - The core event involved the first offline interaction of Xiaopeng's IRON humanoid robot, which took place at Shenzhen Bay Vanke Plaza, where the robot fell during its demonstration [1][2] - Xiaopeng's Vice President highlighted that the robot's fall was a part of the learning process, comparing it to children learning to walk, emphasizing resilience and progress [2][3] - The company has transitioned from early research on quadruped robots to more complex bipedal robot development, showcasing its first humanoid robot PX5 at the Technology Day on October 24, 2023 [6] Group 2 - The latest generation AI robot, Iron, was officially unveiled on November 6, 2025, featuring a human-like design with a height of 178 cm and weight of 70 kg, equipped with 62 degrees of freedom and a Turing AI chip with 3000T computing power [7] - Concerns were raised by netizens regarding the authenticity of the robot's movements, with some suggesting it appeared to be a human in disguise [7] - Xiaopeng's Chairman expressed the emotional weight of proving the robot's authenticity, noting that skepticism exists towards advanced technology from Chinese companies, and emphasized the mission to advance humanoid robots in the next three years [9]