Xpeng Founder He Xiaopeng Takes Direct Control of Robotics Unit Ahead of Humanoid Robot Mass Production
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Huang Lin
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He Xiaopeng, founder and CEO of Xpeng Group, is taking direct leadership of the company's robotics business as it approaches mass production of its first humanoid robot in Q4. He will serve concurrently as CEO of both the group and its robotics unit, describing this as a response to a "historic turning point" for the company.
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· 3 pulledHe Xiaopeng, founder and chief executive officer of Xpeng Group, said he will take charge of the Chinese technology firm's robotics business to better coordinate resources and drive development before mass production of its first humanoid begins in the fourth quarter.
He will serve concurrently as CEO of the group and its robotics business, with immediate effect, He said today in an internal memo seen by Yicai.
He described the move as a response to a 'historic turning point' for the Guangzhou-
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