Seeing XPENG’s new IRON again,it remains truly stunning.
It would be absolutely fantastic if it could actually walk around the venue lol
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During today’s interview session, founder Mr. He Xiaopeng told me that this anthropomorphic humanoid robot will initially be deployed in XPENG’s flagship stores to serve as a sales consultant and guide... (To be honest, this particular application scenario demonstrates strong backward compatibility.)
Furthermore, some updates are scheduled for Q3 of this year. (I haven't finished transcribing his interview yet, but I will share more details later.)
Essentially, auto companies worldwide are venturing into the field of humanoid robots to varying degrees,whether through application, R&D, or investment. However, few are like XPENG:a "Physical AI" company that covers the entire vertical stack,from software to hardware, from foundational infrastructure (AI chips, foundation models, etc.) to manufacturing, and finally to the closed-loop application of real-world scenarios.
So, the branches are diverging,the ultimate forms that these various humanoid robot ecosystems take will be distinct from one another.
The future is wild.
Short scene by @heavypulp using Grok Imagine.
Put on your film director hat and show us your stories.
There’s never been an easier time to get creative.
Cinematographer Greig Fraser rejected animal references for the sandworms in Dune: Part Two (2024). He studied surf waves and avalanches instead, treating the desert floor like a high-speed ocean rather than solid ground.
Blade Runner (1982) still feels like the future of cinema: neon, rain, light cutting through smoke. That look came from shooting entire sets through haze so the light would carve the frame, giving the city real depth.