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XPENG IRON humanoid robot draws record physical AI funding

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XPENG's physical AI unit has secured over $900 million at a $6.3 billion valuation to scale its IRON humanoid robot platform. The Chinese electric vehicle maker announced the funding round for its robotics business through a set of share purchase agreements with multiple investors. XPENG says the d…

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  1. 2026-08-24 15:53 · AI News
    XPENG IRON humanoid robot draws record physical AI funding

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