每经编辑｜许绍航 1月31日，有网友在社交平台晒出小鹏IRON人形机器人摔倒照片。 据悉，本次活动是小鹏IRON人形机器人的首次线下互动，地点位于深圳湾万象城Wave广场。 小鹏汽车副总裁称，机器人IRON在深圳湾万象城给深圳市民尤其是孩子们又来了一次真实行走，让大家真实感受未来。她走了很多次，其中一次她摔倒 了，主持人感慨"人生的道路上也要经历挫折"，这一摔也没人怀疑是真人扮演的了。何小鹏则表示："让我想起所有孩子学步的样子，跌倒后会站稳，下 一步就是开始奔跑，持续奔跑"。 目前，小鹏汽车董事长何小鹏和小鹏汽车副总裁均对此事进行了回应。 据了解，小鹏在早期阶段主要研究四足机器人，随后转向更为复杂的双足机器人研发。2023年10月24日举办的小鹏汽车科技日上，小鹏展示了其首款人形 机器人PX5。 随后在2025年11月6日，小鹏AI科技日上，小鹏最新一代AI机器人Iron正式亮相。据介绍，小鹏Iron采用仿人结构设计，身高178cm、体重70kg，拥有62个 主动自由度，双手也采用1：1人类双手尺寸，拥有15个双手自由度。该机器人的"大脑"采用图灵AI芯片，拥有3000T的算力，为其提供了强大的数据处理 和学 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the emergence and development of humanoid robots in the automotive industry, highlighting the strategic moves of companies like Xiaopeng Motors in this sector, particularly with their humanoid robot IRON and PX5 models, as well as the competitive landscape involving other major automotive players [1][4][30]. Group 1: Humanoid Robot Development - Xiaopeng Motors showcased its humanoid robot IRON at the Shanghai International Auto Show, marking its first public appearance outside a technical display [2][3]. - The humanoid robot market in China is projected to reach approximately 2.76 billion yuan by 2024, with expectations of growing into a "trillion yuan market" by 2030 [4]. - Major global automotive companies, including Tesla, BMW, and Toyota, are entering the humanoid robot space, with varying strategies such as partnerships and acquisitions [4]. Group 2: Xiaopeng's Strategic Moves - Xiaopeng Motors entered the humanoid robot sector by acquiring the quadruped robot company "Duogou Robotics" in December 2020, forming a joint venture called "Pengxing Intelligent" [4]. - The first quadruped robot "Xiaobailong" was launched in September 2021, designed for entertainment and companionship, showcasing Xiaopeng's initial foray into robotics [5]. - The humanoid robot PX5, introduced in 2023, stands 1.5 meters tall and weighs 55 kg, featuring advanced joint technology and a maximum arm load of 3 kg [8]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Other automotive companies are also investing in humanoid robots, with BYD acquiring a stake in Zhiyuan Robotics and launching multiple commercial humanoid robots within a year [10]. - Chery's subsidiary "Aimoga" launched the humanoid robot "Mornine" in March 2024, indicating a trend of automotive companies leveraging humanoid robots for auxiliary services [12]. - The competition in the humanoid robot market is intensifying, with companies like Tesla and Xiaomi outlining their production timelines and capacity plans for humanoid robots [30]. Group 4: Key Personnel and Leadership - Zhao Tongyang, known as the "father of Pengxing Intelligent," played a crucial role in the development of Xiaopeng's robotics initiatives, leading the design and technology strategy [13][25]. - The core team behind Pengxing Intelligent included key figures like Sun Zhaozhi and Da Xingye, who contributed significantly to product design and motion control algorithms [21][22]. - Following the acquisition of Pengxing Intelligent by Xiaopeng Motors, the team was restructured, with Zhao Tongyang leaving to establish "Zhongqing Robotics" [25]. Group 5: Future Prospects - Xiaopeng's humanoid robot IRON is expected to achieve small-scale deployment within the company by the end of 2024, with plans for mass production targeting industrial applications by 2026 [27][28]. - The integration of AI technologies and advanced control systems in humanoid robots is anticipated to enhance their operational capabilities and market viability [27].