At the 2025 Xiaopeng Technology Day, Xiaopeng Motors Chairman He Xiaopeng officially launched the new generation humanoid robot, IRON. This unveiling is not just a “technology showcase” but a truly practical robot: it can walk, converse, interact, and even customize its appearance based on personal preferences, including options for “gender, height, and body type.” Even more impressive, it features a human-like spine design, allowing for more natural movements and postures that closely resemble those of a real person. Xiaopeng also announced that mass production will begin at the end of 2026. Looking back, humanoid robots have come a long way, often learning through failures. From the clumsy dance steps on the Spring Festival Gala stage to successfully completing marathons and boxing challenges, they have been humorously dubbed “stroke robots”. However, each fall has been a necessary step towards maturity. Today, IRON can walk steadily and even take graceful “catwalk” steps, thanks to countless engineers refining algorithms, components, and structures. What makes this launch particularly special is that Xiaopeng is not just making empty promises; they are genuinely aiming to have robots “on duty”. In the future, these robots will first appear in shopping malls, exhibition halls, hotels, and other settings, responsible for guiding, patrolling, and reception tasks, continuously improving performance and reducing costs through practical use. Only when the technology and costs are mature will they gradually enter ordinary households. From clumsiness to agility, from the stage to everyday life, the progress of humanoid robots is a result of the continuous accumulation of China’s technological strength. Just like a baby learning to walk, falling is a necessary phase, but growth is unstoppable. Perhaps in the near future, robots will truly become a part of the family.