In China, they showed “the most human-like robot” – in male and female versions

In China, they showed “the most humane humanoid robot”https://www.unian.ua/ Screenshot from the videoThe Chinese automobile company Xpeng introduced the new generation of Iron assistant robots. The company calls them the most realistic in the industry – they have a spine, skin and synthetic muscles, and you can choose your gender and build, writes BGR.

Natural movements provide artificial analogs of bones and muscles, the company noted. It is also the world’s first humanoid robot with an all-solid-state battery.

The height of the robot is 1.78 m, weight 70 kg. Iron can talk, walk, pick up objects and react to the environment. The developers emphasized that they improved the mobility of the joints and added a passive degree of freedom in the sock of the foot. Thanks to this, the android’s movements became easier and more natural – “as if he were walking in weightlessness.”

Iron will be offered in both men’s and women’s versions. Potential buyers will be able to choose different configurations and even buy additional clothes – for example, a business suit.

The price of the robot has not yet been disclosed, but production will start in April 2026.

Earlier, UNIAN wrote that small humanoid robots at the price of a smartphone caused a sensation in China. Such a price could be a breakthrough for the industry, making robots affordable not only for companies, but also for people.

Meanwhile, Tesla is delaying the mass release of Optimus robots due to design issues. Musk plans to launch sales of such assistants in 2026-2027 for ~$20,000 (about UAH 820,000).

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