The launch of XPENG's IRON robot turned legendary: when audience members cried "there's a human inside," the CEO sliced it open onstage, exposing its metal skeleton, actuators, and wiring. Beyond the viral spectacle, IRON packs 82 degrees of freedom, 2,250 TOPS of computing muscle, and a solid-state battery for lifelike motion in human environments.In this video, we break down IRON's bionic design for seamless human-like movement, why its 22-DOF arm is a game-changing breakthrough, what "physical AI" really means for perception and control, and XPENG's rollout plans for reception, retail, security, and tour-guide roles. We'll also cover the mass-production timeline (prep in April 2026, full ramp-up by year-end), the open SDK approach, and Elon Musk's bold vision for a humanoid race. If you're tracking Optimus, Figure, or the robotics revolution, this is essential.