en.Wedoany.com Reported - XPeng Motors Chairman He Xiaopeng has officially taken over the company's robotics business, serving as the "CEO" of the robotics division, to drive the mass production of the humanoid robot IRON by the end of this year. In an internal letter, He Xiaopeng stated that the robotics industry is becoming increasingly hot and competitive, and the company has clearly seen the direction and timing for victory, but still requires more arduous execution and extremely high decision-making capabilities.

He Xiaopeng made this decision on the eve of the mass production and commercialization of the IRON robot, which was first unveiled last year. Earlier market reports indicated that Shi Xiaoxin, a core executive involved in the IRON project, had resigned earlier this month. XPeng has confirmed Shi Xiaoxin's resignation as Senior Director of Robot Product Planning but did not disclose further details.

XPeng Motors is transforming from an electric vehicle manufacturer into a "physical AI" enterprise encompassing humanoid robots, Robotaxis, and flying cars, and has set a target to begin mass production of the IRON robot by the end of 2026. During an earnings call at the end of May, He Xiaopeng stated that these humanoid robots are expected to be trialed first in XPeng retail stores, with deliveries to commercial customers in China and overseas starting in 2027. By then, robot hardware and related AI models are expected to become one of the main drivers of revenue and gross margins.

Financial data shows that XPeng Motors' first-quarter revenue fell 17.6% year-on-year, and its net loss widened compared to the same period last year, reversing the quarterly breakeven achieved for the first time in the fourth quarter.

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