BYD, XPeng, Li Auto Lead Nearly 20 Carmakers Into Humanoids; BYD Prototype in August, XPeng IRON Trial
Nearly 20 automakers including BYD, XPeng, and Li Auto have entered the humanoid robot sector. BYD confirmed it will unveil a humanoid robot prototype at its 'Di Space' in August. XPeng's IRON humanoid robot has begun small-batch trial production at its Guangzhou factory, with mass production lines in final commissioning. Li Auto plans two robot products: a two-wheeled robot for factory use expected this year and a bipedal robot. Over 70% of technology overlaps between smart cars and humanoids. The Chinese auto industry's profit margin fell to 4.1% in 2025, the lowest since 2015.
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