The lifelike humanoid so convincing they had to dissect it.

XPeng’s humanoid robot, IRON, recently gained attention when the company showcased its inner workings on stage, demonstrating that it is truly a machine and not human. We had the opportunity to observe it closely during a private demonstration. Here’s our peaceful reflection on its appearance and movements in person, along with insights into what XPeng’s hyper-human design signifies for the future of robotics.