At the recent Xpeng X9 Super Extended Range Technology Launch Event, Xpeng Motors CEO He Xiaopeng once again publicly responded to the doubts about the "new generation IRON robot containing a human." To quell the controversy, He Xiaopeng even became emotional on stage and took an extremely rare action—cutting open the "skin and muscles" of the IRON robot's leg while it was powered on, revealing its internal mechanical structure to the public.

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CEO's Emotional Response: "Like 'Let the Bullets Fly,' You Have to Open Your Belly"

The controversial new generation IRON robot was first unveiled at the "Xpeng Tech Day 2025" on November 5th, showcasing its graceful gait like a cat, which quickly sparked online doubts that it was being operated by humans.

At the event, He Xiaopeng admitted that when the zipper of the IRON robot was opened to prove its mechanical identity, he felt a bit sad. He compared it to a scene from the movie "Let the Bullets Fly": "Sometimes, to prove that you only eat one bowl of rice, you have to open your belly."

He Xiaopeng believes that some of the doubts come from prejudices against Chinese domestic tech companies. He said that if the same technology came from a foreign company, there might not be so many doubts, but rather applause and joy. "People don't believe that a powerful robot technology can come from a Chinese company... It limits and binds us, just like ten years ago, many people didn't believe that Chinese new energy vehicles could be good."

On-Site "Dissection": The Last Proof of Ourselves

To completely dispel external doubts, He Xiaopeng revealed that the company made a difficult decision just one hour before the launch event: cutting open the leg casing of the IRON while it was powered on. He emphasized, "We have never cut open the 'skin and muscles' of a robot while it was powered on before. We hope this is the last time we prove that the robot is itself."

Looking Ahead: Mass Production of Humanoid Robots by End of 2026

In yesterday's media briefing, He Xiaopeng also revealed Xpeng Motors' grand goals in the robot field: planning to achieve mass production of high-end humanoid robots by the end of 2026. He said that Xpeng chose to make humanoid robots and allows users to perform secondary development.