# Expansion of Chinese humanoid robot manufacturing and R&D > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chinese-humanoid-robot-deployment > Updated: 2026-09-12T10:23:57.000Z. Sources: 80. Developments: 18. The Chinese humanoid robotics sector is rapidly advancing through massive infrastructure investments and a strategic shift toward industrial manufacturing. To address the critical need for training datasets, the Shijingshan Humanoid Robot Data Training Center has opened in Beijing. This 700 million yuan facility utilizes 100 robots to generate roughly 29,000 hours of data annually to develop an ‘embodied brain’ for robots. Manufacturing capabilities are scaling up significantly. XPeng has activated a new production line in Guangzhou for its ‘IRON’ humanoid robot, marking a transition from R&D to industrial manufacturing. The facility is reportedly the world’s first automated production line for such robots, with over 80% of core processes automated. The IRON robot, which stands 173 cm tall and weighs 65 kg, features 76 degrees of freedom and three proprietary Turing AI chips providing 2,250 TOPS of computing power. This hardware allows the robot to run ‘Physical AI’ models locally without constant remote operation. To support these efforts, XPeng secured over $900 million in a funding round led by IDG Capital, with participation from Tencent and Alibaba, bringing its post-money valuation to over $6.3 billion. The funds are earmarked for hardware and software development, Physical AI model training, and the establishment of mass production facilities. XPeng aims for mass production by late 2026, with commercial deliveries planned for 2027. Initial deployments are expected within XPeng’s own manufacturing and service sectors. Parallel to commercial growth, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is intensifying research into military integration. Building on the fact that Chinese manufacturers provided approximately 95% of the world’s humanoid robots in 2025, the PLA is exploring the use of bipedal and quadrupedal robot teams for high-risk urban combat. Additionally, humanoid technology is seeing trial deployments in Shenzhen for police patrol and surveillance, alongside advancements in AI-driven robotic surgical systems. ## Claims - XPENG secured over 770 million euros to grow its robotics business. (disputed by 2 sources) - The funding round assigned XPENG a valuation exceeding 5.4 billion euros. (disputed by 2 sources) - XPeng Robotics raised 900 million dollars in a Series A funding round. (disputed) - XPeng Robotics achieved a post-money valuation of 6.3 billion dollars. (disputed) - Chinese manufacturers accounted for approximately 95% of global humanoid robot shipments in 2025. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The PLA is investing in infrastructure to transition humanoid robots from commercial to military use. (corroborated by 3 sources) - RealMan Robotics plans to deploy nearly 1,000 RealBOT humanoid robots in real-world scenarios. (corroborated by 2 sources) - RealMan Robotics aims to distribute its RealBOT robots throughout 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - RealMan Robotics uses the Global Link Network (GLN) to allow remote human control of robots with millisecond latency. (corroborated by 2 sources) - RealMan Robotics is collaborating with PaXini to develop tactile and force sensors for the RM75 robotic arm. (corroborated by 2 sources) - This is the largest single private funding round recorded in the Chinese Physical AI industry. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The funding round was led by IDG Capital with participation from Gaorong Ventures and strategic support from Tencent and Alibaba. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: China accelerates military development of humanoid robots China is accelerating the integration of humanoid robots into its military, leveraging a 95 percent share of the global commercial humanoid robot market to develop combat-ready technologies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-accelerates-military-development-of-humanoid-robots ### 2026-09-11: XPENG raises $900 million for humanoid robot production XPENG has raised over $900 million for its humanoid robotics division and launched a production line in Guangzhou for the XPENG IRON robot, aiming for commercial sales by 2027. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xpeng-raises-900-million-for-humanoid-robot-production ### 2026-09-09: China accelerates military humanoid robot development China is leveraging its 95% share of the global humanoid robot market to develop military combat capabilities, while simultaneously deploying robotics in police patrols and advanced AI-driven surgery. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-accelerates-development-of-humanoid-military-robots ### 2026-09-09: XPeng launches automated production line for IRON humanoid robot XPeng has launched an automated production line in Guangzhou for its IRON humanoid robot, aiming for mass production by late 2026 as Chinese EV makers pivot toward robotics to drive growth. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-ev-makers-pivot-to-humanoid-robot-production ### 2026-09-08: Shijingshan Center expands China's humanoid robot training China's Shijingshan Humanoid Robot Data Training Center in Beijing is training humanoid robots for domestic and industrial use through massive data collection and virtual simulations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shijingshan-center-expands-chinas-humanoid-robot-training ### 2026-09-06: China advances humanoid robot development for military and commercial use China is accelerating the development of humanoid robots for both commercial use and military applications, leveraging a dominant global manufacturing position despite ongoing software challenges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-advances-humanoid-robot-development-for-military-and-commercial-use ### 2026-09-06: Chinese robotics startups secure major funding for medical and AI tech Chinese robotics firms Milebot Robotics and Daimon Robotics have secured major funding to advance medical exoskeletons and tactile sensing technology for embodied AI. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-robotics-startups-secure-major-funding-for-medical-and-ai-tech ### 2026-09-02: No Competition Infinity Gaming signs five-year humanoid robot deal in China No Competition Infinity Gaming has signed a five-year deal with China's Jiangsu Yunmu Intelligent Manufacturing to develop and supply up to 10,000 humanoid robots annually using AI and digital twin technology. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/no-competition-infinity-gaming-signs-five-year-humanoid-robot-deal-in-china ### 2026-09-01: XPeng reports August vehicle deliveries and advances robotics and Robotaxi testing XPeng delivered 39,107 vehicles in August 2026, up 4% year-over-year, and secured a permit for remote Robotaxi testing in Guangzhou. Its robotics division also raised over $900 million. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xpeng-reports-august-vehicle-deliveries-and-advances-robotaxi-testing ### 2026-08-31: XPENG secures 770 million euros for robotics expansion XPENG secured over 770 million euros in a record-breaking Chinese Physical AI funding round to advance its robotics business and humanoid robot, IRON. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xpeng-secures-770-million-euros-for-robotics-expansion ### 2026-08-31: China scales humanoid robot industry with massive data collection efforts China is scaling its humanoid robot industry, aiming for 50,000 units this year while building a state-supported network of training centers to collect the physical data needed for advanced AI software. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-scales-humanoid-robot-industry-with-massive-data-collection-efforts ### 2026-08-29: Xpeng Robotics raises $900M for humanoid robot development Xpeng Robotics raised over $900 million to develop its ‘Iron’ humanoid robot, aiming for mass production by late 2026 as Chinese automakers compete with Tesla in the robotics sector. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xpeng-robotics-raises-900m-for-humanoid-robot-development ### 2026-08-24: China robotics sector sees major investment and deployment plans XPeng Robotics raised $900 million for humanoid AI development, while RealMan Robotics plans to deploy 1,000 robots in real-world settings like pharmacies and kitchens by 2026. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-robotics-sector-sees-major-investment-and-deployment-plans ### 2026-08-21: AiMOGA Robotics plans IPO to expand humanoid robot production AiMOGA Robotics, a Chery Automobile subsidiary, plans an IPO to boost humanoid robot production following demonstrations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aimoga-robotics-plans-ipo-to-expand-humanoid-robot-production ### 2026-08-16: Chinese companies expand into humanoid robotics manufacturing Chinese firms are expanding the humanoid robotics market, with BYD planning a robot unveiling in August and Agibot preparing to open a new manufacturing plant in Serbia. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-companies-expand-into-humanoid-robotics-manufacturing ### 2026-08-02: BYD posts record global sales, launches humanoid robot and starts Brazil pilot production BYD posted a 21.8% YoY rise in July global sales, unveiled its first humanoid robot Xiao Di, started pilot car production in Brazil, reported a 19% profit drop and announced a 0.358 RMB dividend. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byd-posts-record-global-sales-launches-humanoid-robot-and-starts-brazil-pilot-production ### 2026-07-29: Chinese Humanoid Robot Firms LimX Dynamics Raises $2 B, BYD Plans August Launch LimX Dynamics raised $2 billion in a pre‑IPO round, while BYD will unveil its first humanoid robot in August and plans dealership deployment, reflecting rapid growth in China's robot sector. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-humanoid-robot-firms-limx-dynamics-raises-2-b-byd-plans-august-launch ### 2026-07-27: BYD details humanoid sales‑assistant robot Xiao Di BYD is building a 160 cm humanoid robot, Xiao Di, with advanced vision and multilingual speech, intended for dealership assistance and factory use, amid a China‑wide auto‑robot race. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byd-details-humanoid-salesassistant-robot-xiao-di --- Cite as: Expansion of Chinese humanoid robot manufacturing and R&D. 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