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From electric cars to humanoids: Xpeng boss takes over robotics unit at ‘turning point’
Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng is leading the company's robotics unit amid a strategic shift towards 'physical AI' as humanoids near mass production. The move is characterized as a pivotal moment for the Chinese EV giant's expansion into robotics.
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