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Elon Musk: Tesla, Chinese Firms to Lead Humanoid Robot Market

11/10/2025

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., acknowledged XPENG Inc.'s new humanoid robot IRON.
Musk said Tesla and Chinese firms will dominate the market.
XPENG Inc. plans to mass-produce 1,000 units by April 2026, featuring a human-like spine and 82 articulated joints.
The robot targets commercial deployment in controlled environments such as retail and industrial settings.
XPENG's strategy emphasizes anthropomorphism and cognitive sophistication, contrasting with Tesla's more functional design.

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Inc., acknowledged XPENG Inc.'s new humanoid robot IRON.
Musk said Tesla and Chinese firms will dominate the market.
XPENG Inc. plans to mass-produce 1,000 units by April 2026, featuring a human-like spine and 82 articulated joints.
The robot targets commercial deployment in controlled environments such as retail and industrial settings.
XPENG's strategy emphasizes anthropomorphism and cognitive sophistication, contrasting with Tesla's more functional design.