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XPENG Robotics

1 robot tracked on ui44 with a growing manufacturer profile and published pricing around $150k.

  • No active models flagged yet
  • Humanoid leads the lineup
  • Updated Feb 28, 2026

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Manufacturer brief

What stands out about XPENG Robotics

XPENG Robotics currently spans 1 robot in the ui44 database. The portfolio leans toward humanoid with 1 model leading the lineup. The lineup is still early-stage, with no robots currently marked available or active. Published pricing starts at $150k.

Bipedal Walking & Dynamic BalanceFine Motor Manipulation (15 DoF per hand)Natural Language ConversationObject Recognition & Grasping
portfolio

1 Humanoid

XPENG Robotics is most concentrated in humanoid robotics, with 1 category represented overall.

availability

0/1

None of the tracked robots are marked available or active yet, so treat this lineup as earlier-stage.

pricing

$150k

The average published price across 1 model lands around $150k.

Portfolio

What this manufacturer actually covers

XPENG Robotics needs an at-a-glance summary before the page branches into deeper editorial content. This chapter brings the company snapshot, compare entry points, and model gallery into one clean first read.

About XPENG Robotics

XPENG Robotics is a robotics company. The company currently has 1 robot tracked in the ui44 Home Robot Database, spanning the Humanoid category.

Key Capabilities

Bipedal Walking & Dynamic Balance Fine Motor Manipulation (15 DoF per hand) Natural Language Conversation Object Recognition & Grasping Autonomous Navigation Industrial Assembly Tasks Customer Service & Reception

At a Glance

Robots Tracked

1 model

Category

Humanoid

Available Now

0 robots

Price

$150k

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XPENG Robotics Robot

Model coverage

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Iron by XPENG Robotics — Humanoid robot
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Humanoid
XPENG Robotics

Iron

XPENG's humanoid robot, unveiled at the company's AI Day in November 2024 and updated in November 2025. Built by Chinese EV maker XPENG Motors, Iron leverages…

4 hours active use70kg
$150,000 ~$150,000 (enterprise/industrial… View
Product and tech

Lineup structure and platform signals

A premium manufacturer page should make it easy to understand how the lineup is organized and what technical patterns show up across the portfolio, not just list robots one by one.

Technology & Capabilities

XPENG Robotics's robots combine a range of technologies and capabilities. Here is a consolidated look at the sensors, connectivity, AI platforms, and capabilities found across their product line.

Key Capabilities

  • Bipedal Walking & Dynamic Balance 1/1 (100%)
  • Fine Motor Manipulation (15 DoF per hand) 1/1 (100%)
  • Natural Language Conversation 1/1 (100%)
  • Object Recognition & Grasping 1/1 (100%)
  • Autonomous Navigation 1/1 (100%)
  • Industrial Assembly Tasks 1/1 (100%)
  • Customer Service & Reception 1/1 (100%)

Sensor Technology

  • 720° AI Vision System (360° horizontal + 360° vertical) 1/1 (100%)
  • Stereo Cameras 1/1 (100%)
  • LiDAR 1/1 (100%)
  • Force/Torque Sensors 1/1 (100%)
  • IMU 1/1 (100%)

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi 1/1 (100%)
  • 5G 1/1 (100%)
  • Bluetooth 1/1 (100%)

AI & Intelligence

XPENG Turing AI Chip (3,000 TOPS), 30B parameter AI model, reinforcement learning locomotion
Commercial reality

Pricing, availability, and hard specs

Decision-making gets easier when pricing, availability, and comparable specs are presented as a coherent buying surface instead of disconnected blocks.

Pricing & Availability

$150k

Listed price

0/1

Available now

XPENG Robotics robots are priced at $150k.

Evaluation

Buyer guidance and plain-language spec decoding

This section translates the raw database into practical evaluation advice, which helps the page feel like expert editorial rather than a raw export.

Buying Guide: Is a XPENG Robotics Robot Right for You?

Choosing the right robot depends on your use case, budget, and technical needs. Here's what to consider when evaluating XPENG Robotics's product line.

Who Should Consider XPENG Robotics Robots

Enterprise & Research Buyers

XPENG Robotics serves enterprise and research customers.

Key Factors to Evaluate

Availability

0 of 1 models are currently available. Check individual robot pages for the latest status.

Category Fit

Make sure the robot's category matches your primary use case. Browse all categories.

Sensor Ecosystem

Review the technology section to understand what sensing and connectivity each model offers.

Price Transparency

1 of 1 models list public pricing. For unlisted models, request quotes early.

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XPENG Robotics Specifications Explained

Raw numbers only tell part of the story. Here is a plain-language explanation of what each specification means for the XPENG Robotics robot — and what it means for you as a buyer or researcher.

Iron

Specifications Breakdown

Height

173cm

At 173cm, the Iron is roughly the height of an average adult human, which allows it to interact naturally with human-designed environments including countertops, doorways, and shelving at standard heights. This size is important for robots that need to work alongside people in factories, warehouses, or homes.

Weight

70kg

Weighing 70kg, the Iron is a substantial machine. This weight provides stability during physical tasks and manipulation but means it requires careful consideration for floor loading and may need dedicated charging infrastructure. Industrial-weight robots typically offer higher payload capacity and more robust construction.

Battery Life

4 hours active use

The Iron offers 4 hours active use of battery life per charge. Battery life is one of the most critical real-world performance metrics for any mobile robot. It determines how much work the robot can accomplish in a single session before needing to recharge. For humanoid robots, this runtime should be evaluated against the size of the area you need covered and the intensity of the tasks involved. Robots with self-charging capability can partially compensate for shorter battery life by autonomously returning to their dock.

Charging Time

Not officially disclosed

The Iron requires Not officially disclosed to reach a full charge. Charging time directly impacts the robot's daily operating capacity — faster charging means less downtime and more productive hours. Combined with its battery life, the charge-to-runtime ratio reveals how much of each day the robot can actually spend working versus sitting on its dock.

Max Speed

6 km/h walking

The Iron can move at up to 6 km/h walking. Maximum speed affects how quickly the robot can traverse its operating area, respond to commands, and complete tasks. For humanoid robots, speed must be balanced against safety — faster robots need better obstacle detection and stopping capabilities to prevent collisions and ensure safe operation around people and pets.

AI Platform

XPENG Turing AI Chip (3,000 TOPS), 30B parameter AI model, reinforcement learning locomotion

The Iron runs on XPENG Turing AI Chip (3,000 TOPS), 30B parameter AI model, reinforcement learning locomotion for its artificial intelligence capabilities. The AI platform determines how intelligently the robot behaves — from basic reactive responses to sophisticated scene understanding, natural language processing, and adaptive learning. A more advanced AI platform generally means better obstacle avoidance, more natural interaction, and the ability to improve performance over time through software updates.

Payload: 20kg per hand

Determines what tools and sensors the robot can carry

Sourced from official XPENG Robotics docs · Full Iron specs →

Market context

Use cases and category landscape

A strong manufacturer page should explain where the lineup fits in the broader robotics market, including who these robots are for and how the surrounding category is moving.

Real-World Use Cases for XPENG Robotics Robots

Understanding how a robot fits into your specific situation is more important than any single specification. Here are the real-world scenarios where XPENG Robotics robots can make a meaningful impact.

Factory and Warehouse Automation

Industrial environments are seeing rapid robot adoption for tasks including picking, packing, inspection, and material transport.

  • Humanoid robots offer the advantage of working in spaces designed for humans without facility modification, while quadrupeds excel at inspection tasks in challenging terrain.
  • Key evaluation criteria include payload capacity, battery life for shift coverage, safety certifications for human-adjacent work, and integration with existing warehouse management systems.

Research and Education Platform

Academic and research teams need robot platforms that offer deep programmability, well-documented APIs, and active community support.

  • Research robots should provide access to raw sensor data, support standard robotics frameworks (ROS/ROS2), and offer simulation environments for algorithm development before deploying on hardware.
  • Consider the platform's track record in published research, available documentation, and whether the manufacturer provides academic pricing or grants.

Household Physical Tasks

Home assistant robots represent the next frontier in domestic automation — robots that can physically interact with your environment.

  • From fetching items to folding laundry, these robots need sophisticated manipulation, reliable navigation, and an understanding of household objects and layouts.
  • This category is still emerging, but early products demonstrate the potential for robots that handle physical chores beyond floor cleaning.

Not sure which type of robot fits your needs? Browse our categories guide or use the comparison tool to evaluate options side-by-side.

XPENG Robotics in the Robotics Industry

XPENG Robotics operates in the humanoid robotics segment.

Humanoid Market Landscape

Market Overview

The humanoid robot market is one of the fastest-growing segments in robotics, driven by advances in AI, computer vision, and actuator technology. Companies from Tesla to Boston Dynamics are racing to create bipedal robots that can work alongside humans in factories, warehouses, and eventually homes. The market is projected to grow significantly through the late 2020s as hardware costs decline and software capabilities improve.

XPENG Robotics competes in this space with Iron.

Key Industry Trends

Integration of large language models (LLMs) for natural interaction and task understanding
Transition from research prototypes to commercial deployment in logistics and manufacturing
Decreasing costs through standardized actuator designs and mass production
Whole-body control systems enabling more fluid and natural movement
Teleoperation capabilities for remote task execution and training data collection

Common Use Cases for Humanoid Robots

Warehouse picking and logistics automation Manufacturing line assistance and quality inspection Elderly care and household assistance Hazardous environment operations Research and education platforms Retail and hospitality customer service

Buyer Considerations

Most humanoid robots are still in pre-commercial or limited-deployment stages
Enterprise buyers should evaluate total cost of ownership including integration and maintenance
Payload capacity and battery life are critical differentiators for industrial applications
Software ecosystem and SDK availability determine how customizable the robot is
Safety certifications (ISO 13482, CE marking) are essential for human-adjacent deployment

Future Outlook

The humanoid robotics industry is approaching an inflection point. As AI models become more capable at understanding physical tasks and costs continue to fall, expect to see humanoid robots move from controlled industrial settings into more varied commercial environments by 2027–2028. The key challenges remain battery technology, reliable manipulation, and building public trust.

Systems

Capabilities, sensors, and connectivity

For serious buyers and researchers, the important question is how the stack hangs together: capabilities, sensing, and integration depth all need to read as a coherent system.

Sensor Technology in XPENG Robotics Robots

Sensors are the eyes, ears, and sense of touch that allow robots to perceive and interact with the world. XPENG Robotics's robot uses 5 different sensor types. Here is a detailed explanation of each sensor technology, how it works, and its role in robotics.

LiDAR

Used in 1 model

Light Detection and Ranging — a laser-based sensor that creates precise 3D maps of the environment by measuring the time laser pulses take to bounce back from surfaces.

How it works

The sensor emits thousands of laser pulses per second, creating a point cloud that accurately represents the surrounding geometry. This data is processed into navigable maps with millimeter-level precision.

In robotics

LiDAR is considered the gold standard for robot navigation. It works in any lighting condition (including complete darkness), provides accurate distance measurements, and enables fast, reliable SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).

IMU

Used in 1 model

Inertial Measurement Unit — combines accelerometers, gyroscopes, and sometimes magnetometers to measure the robot's orientation, acceleration, and angular velocity.

How it works

Accelerometers detect linear acceleration, gyroscopes measure rotational velocity, and magnetometers sense magnetic heading. Combined, they provide a comprehensive picture of the robot's motion state.

In robotics

IMUs are critical for balance control in legged robots, stabilizing cameras, dead-reckoning navigation, and detecting falls or collisions. Nearly every mobile robot includes an IMU.

Learn more about robot sensors and components in our components directory or read the components glossary.

Connectivity & Smart Home Integration

How a robot connects to your network and integrates with your existing smart home determines how useful it will be in practice. XPENG Robotics's robot supports 3 connectivity technologies, 1 voice assistant.

Wireless local network connectivity enabling remote control, cloud integration, over-the-air updates, and app-based management through your home or office network.

For buyers

Wi-Fi is the primary connection for most home robots, enabling app control, cloud AI features, voice assistant integration, and remote monitoring. Look for dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) support for better reliability.

5G

Next-generation cellular connectivity offering higher bandwidth and lower latency than 4G, enabling real-time cloud computing and remote control.

For buyers

5G enables cloud-based AI processing with minimal delay, real-time teleoperation, and high-bandwidth sensor data streaming. It is becoming important for commercial robots that need reliable, fast connectivity.

Short-range wireless connectivity for direct device-to-device communication, initial setup, and local control without requiring a Wi-Fi network.

For buyers

Bluetooth is commonly used for initial robot setup, connecting to nearby devices, and as a backup control method. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is used for continuous low-power connections with companion devices.

Voice Assistant Support

XPENG Robotics robots support the following voice assistants: Built-in AI Speech (adapted from XPENG cockpit systems). Voice assistant integration enables hands-free control, smart home device management, and natural language interaction with your robot.

Learn more about robot connectivity options in our connectivity components guide or browse the full components directory.

Positioning

Competitive posture and regional context

Manufacturer research is stronger when the page moves beyond specs and helps frame strategic position, regional ecosystem, and how the portfolio sits versus peers.

How XPENG Robotics Compares in the Market

How XPENG Robotics positions itself in the competitive landscape — beyond individual products.

Price positioning: At an average price point of $150k, XPENG Robotics targets the enterprise and professional market. This premium positioning typically comes with advanced capabilities, commercial-grade support, and industrial-quality construction.

Category focus: XPENG Robotics is a specialist focused entirely on the humanoid category. Category specialists often develop deeper expertise and more refined products in their focus area compared to multi-category companies that spread their R&D across different robot types.

Technology breadth: Across its product line, XPENG Robotics integrates 5 unique sensor types and 7 distinct capabilities. This technology stack determines the range of tasks and environments their robots can handle, and indicates the depth of the company's engineering investment.

Market maturity: XPENG Robotics's robot is currently in development stage. This is common for robotics companies working on next-generation technology that isn't yet ready for general availability.

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Operations

Ownership planning and final takeaways

The page should close with practical ownership guidance, supporting editorial, and a concise summary so the route ends with momentum instead of fatigue.

Owning a XPENG Robotics Robot: What to Expect

Purchasing a robot is the start of an ongoing relationship with technology that requires setup, maintenance, and periodic attention.

Setting Up Your Robot

First-time robot setup varies significantly by category and complexity. Consumer robots like vacuums and lawn mowers typically involve downloading a companion app, connecting to Wi-Fi, and running an initial mapping or boundary setup routine. More complex robots like humanoids or quadrupeds may require professional installation, calibration, and training. Allow extra time for the first session — the robot needs to learn your space, and you need to learn its controls. Most modern robots improve their performance over the first few uses as their maps and AI models refine based on your specific environment.

Ongoing Maintenance Requirements

Every robot requires some level of maintenance to operate at peak performance. For cleaning robots, this includes emptying dustbins, washing filters, replacing brush rolls, and cleaning sensors — typically a few minutes per week. Lawn mowing robots need periodic blade replacements and seasonal cleaning. Legged robots may require joint lubrication and firmware updates. Check the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and factor replacement part costs into your total cost of ownership. Establishing a regular maintenance routine significantly extends the robot's useful life and maintains cleaning or task performance over time.

Software Updates and Long-Term Support

Modern robots receive regular software updates that can add features, improve navigation, fix bugs, and enhance security. When evaluating any robot, consider the manufacturer's track record for software support — how frequently do they release updates, and for how long do they support older models? Some companies provide updates for years after purchase, while others may discontinue support sooner. Cloud-dependent features are particularly important to evaluate: if the manufacturer shuts down cloud services, will your robot still function? Prefer robots with strong local processing capability for long-term reliability.

Safety Considerations

Robot safety encompasses both physical safety (preventing collisions, falls, and injuries) and digital safety (data privacy, network security, camera access). Physically, look for robots with emergency stop mechanisms, collision detection, cliff sensors, and speed-limiting features when operating near people or pets. Digitally, understand what data the robot collects, where it is stored, who can access it, and whether the manufacturer has a clear privacy policy. For robots with cameras and microphones, hardware privacy indicators (LED lights when recording) and physical mute switches provide important transparency and control.

Warranty and After-Sales Support

Robotics purchases represent significant investments, making warranty terms and after-sales support critical evaluation criteria. Standard warranties in the industry range from one to three years, with some manufacturers offering extended warranty options. Beyond warranty length, consider what the warranty covers — some exclude consumable parts like brushes and filters. Also evaluate the manufacturer's service infrastructure: do they have authorized repair centers in your region? Is support available by phone, email, or chat? Response times and repair turnaround times can vary significantly between companies. User community forums and third-party repair guides can supplement official support.

Total Cost of Ownership

The sticker price of a robot is just the beginning. Total cost of ownership includes the initial purchase price, replacement parts and consumables, electricity for charging, any subscription fees for cloud or premium features, and potential repair costs. For commercial robots, add integration, training, and downtime costs. For consumer robots, factor in accessories like extra mop pads, replacement brushes, or boundary accessories. A thorough TCO analysis over the expected product lifetime — typically three to five years for consumer robots and longer for commercial platforms — provides a much more accurate picture of value than purchase price alone.

For model-specific ownership details, visit individual robot pages or contact XPENG Robotics directly.

Deployment Planning for XPENG Robotics Robots

Successful robot deployment depends on preparation that goes well beyond selecting the right model.

Readiness Assessment

Some models are in development or prototype stages, which means specifications may change before commercial availability. Build schedule buffers into any deployment plan that depends on these models.
Published pricing exists for 1 model, which supports early budget planning. Verify whether listed prices include integration support, training, and warranty coverage.
The sensor suite across XPENG Robotics's lineup includes 5 distinct sensor types, suggesting meaningful perception capabilities. Validate sensor performance under your specific environmental conditions — manufacturer specifications typically reflect optimal rather than worst-case scenarios.
With 7 distinct capabilities documented across the product line, XPENG Robotics robots offer a broad feature surface. Prioritize capabilities that directly map to your operational requirements and treat additional features as secondary evaluation criteria.
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Laboratory and research environment preparation

Research deployments require controlled conditions that differ from commercial settings. Verify that the lab space meets the robot's power requirements, including dedicated circuits for charging stations and any auxiliary computing hardware. Plan for motion capture or external sensor arrays if your research protocol requires ground-truth positioning data. Establish clear demarcation between the robot's active workspace and personnel areas, especially for platforms with manipulator arms or high-speed locomotion capabilities. Document the software development environment requirements, including supported operating systems, SDK dependencies, and network configurations needed for remote operation and data collection.

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Network infrastructure and cybersecurity planning

Modern robots are networked devices that require thoughtful integration with existing IT infrastructure. Plan a dedicated network segment or VLAN for robot operations to isolate robot traffic from critical business systems. Implement certificate-based authentication where supported, and verify that firmware update mechanisms use signed packages. Establish a security review cadence for robot software components, especially for robots that process camera feeds, microphone input, or personal data. Create an incident response plan specific to robot compromise scenarios — what happens if a robot's navigation system is tampered with, or if sensor data is intercepted? These questions are easier to answer before deployment than during an active incident.

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Operator training and workflow integration

Even highly autonomous robots require human operators who understand normal behavior, can recognize anomalies, and know when and how to intervene. Develop a training program that covers daily operations (startup, shutdown, charging), routine maintenance (cleaning sensors, checking mechanical wear), and emergency procedures (manual override, safe power-down, physical recovery from stuck positions). Integrate robot operations into existing workflow documentation so that robot tasks and human tasks have clear handoff points. Track operator confidence levels over time and provide refresher training when procedures change or new capabilities are deployed through software updates.

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Performance benchmarking and acceptance criteria

Define measurable success criteria before the robot arrives. For cleaning robots, this might be coverage percentage and cleaning quality scores. For commercial service robots, track task completion rates, customer interaction quality, and mean time between interventions. For research platforms, establish reproducibility metrics and data quality thresholds. Having objective benchmarks prevents the common failure mode where a robot is judged impressive in demos but disappointing in sustained operation. Create a 30-60-90 day evaluation framework with specific milestones at each stage, and define clear decision points for scaling up, adjusting configuration, or discontinuing the deployment.

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Regulatory compliance and liability assessment

Deploying a robot in a commercial or public-facing setting triggers regulatory considerations that vary by jurisdiction. Verify compliance with local safety standards for autonomous machines, including emergency stop accessibility, speed limitations in human-occupied spaces, and noise level restrictions. Assess liability coverage — does your existing insurance policy cover robot-caused property damage or personal injury, or do you need a specific rider? For healthcare or eldercare companion deployments, review data privacy regulations that govern the collection and storage of health-related observations. Document your compliance posture before deployment so that auditors and regulators see proactive governance rather than reactive scrambling.

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Long-term maintenance and total cost modeling

The purchase price of a robot is typically a fraction of the total cost of ownership over its operational lifetime. Model the full cost picture including consumables (filters, brushes, wheels, batteries), scheduled maintenance (sensor calibration, actuator inspection, firmware updates), unscheduled repairs (motor replacement, sensor failure, structural damage), and operational costs (electricity, network bandwidth, operator time). Request maintenance schedules and spare-part pricing from the manufacturer before purchase. For commercial deployments, calculate the break-even point against the labor or service cost the robot replaces, factoring in realistic uptime assumptions rather than manufacturer-stated maximums. Revisit the cost model quarterly as real operating data replaces initial estimates.

Deployment planning is iterative — capture lessons learned and refine your approach as you progress with XPENG Robotics products.

XPENG Robotics: Summary and Key Takeaways

XPENG Robotics is a Unknown-based robotics company with 1 robot tracked on ui44, focused on humanoid robotics
Their robots integrate 5 sensor types, 7 capabilities, and 3 connectivity options across the product line
The company's model is currently in development or pre-production stages, priced at $150k
Notable capabilities span bipedal walking & dynamic balance, fine motor manipulation (15 dof per hand), natural language conversation, object recognition & grasping, and 3 additional features

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Frequently Asked Questions

What robots does XPENG Robotics make?
XPENG Robotics has 1 robot in the ui44 database: Iron. These span the Humanoid category.
How much do XPENG Robotics robots cost?
XPENG Robotics robots with published pricing range from $150k to $150k. See the full pricing breakdown above.
Are XPENG Robotics robots available to buy?
Currently, none of XPENG Robotics's robots are listed as available for direct purchase. Their models are in development status. Follow the individual robot pages for updates on availability.
What can XPENG Robotics robots do?
Across their product line, XPENG Robotics robots offer 7 distinct capabilities including: Bipedal Walking & Dynamic Balance, Fine Motor Manipulation (15 DoF per hand), Natural Language Conversation, Object Recognition & Grasping, Autonomous Navigation, Industrial Assembly Tasks, Customer Service & Reception. See each robot's detail page for the full capability breakdown.
What sensors do XPENG Robotics robots use?
XPENG Robotics robots use 5 types of sensors including 720° AI Vision System (360° horizontal + 360° vertical), Stereo Cameras, LiDAR, Force/Torque Sensors, IMU. Visit the components directory to see how these compare across the industry.
How current is the XPENG Robotics data on ui44?
All robot data on ui44 is periodically verified against manufacturer sources. The most recent verification for a XPENG Robotics robot was on 2026-02-28. Each robot page includes a "last verified" date so you can gauge data freshness.

Data Integrity

All XPENG Robotics robot data on ui44 is verified against official manufacturer sources, spec sheets, and press releases. Most recent verification: 2026-02-28. If you notice outdated or incorrect data, please let us know — accuracy is our top priority.

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