# robotics industry

Xpeng's IRON Stumbles in Public Demo — CEO Plays Down the Fall as Part of the Learning Curve

Xpeng's humanoid robot IRON fell during a public walk demonstration in Shenzhen. CEO He Xiaopeng framed the mishap as part of the development process, comparing it to a child's learning to walk. The incident highlights the technical and reputational challenges facing automakers and tech firms entering humanoid robotics.