Comparison workspace
The machines, side by side.
Select up to four models. Compare their specifications, integration options, and commercial context — and keep the unknowns in view.
| Model intelligence | XPENG Robotics Next-Gen IRON (2025 demonstration) |
|---|---|
| Model profile |  Explore Next-Gen IRON (2025 demonstration) ↗ |
| Status | Announced |
| Readiness score | Unscored |
| Payload | Unknown |
| Runtime | Unknown |
| SDK/API | Partnership/open-SDK announcements are not a current downloadable developer licence. Vehicle SDKs and unrelated community car repositories must not be treated as IRON control software. |
| Programming | SDK opening announced; public versioned robot API/release not verified; No exact model ROS distribution or maintained integration verified |
| Compliance | CE marking: Unknown EU Machinery Regulation / Machinery Directive review: Unknown ISO 10218-1/2: 2025: Unknown ISO 10218-1/2:2025: Requires buyer review |
| EU readiness | Unknown |
| Lead time | Needs verification |
| EU support | China: manufacturer R&D/internal use, Europe: demonstrations and planned 2027 rollout |
| Last verified | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Factory fit | Next-Gen IRON debuted November 5, 2025 with 82 whole-body DOF, 22 per hand, a bionic spine and flexible skin. Polish official press office gives 1780 mm/about 70 kg. Its demonstration configuration is distinct from 2026 production 76/21 revision. SDK opening and Baosteel exploration are plans without inspected software delivery or industrial uptime. |