Foxconn and Nvidia are in advanced discussions to introduce humanoid robots at Foxconn’s upcoming AI server factory in Houston — marking a major milestone in the evolution of robotics in high-tech manufacturing, Reuters news report said.
This would be the first instance of Nvidia products being assembled with the help of humanoid robots, and also Foxconn’s first AI server plant to utilize humanoids on the production line. The robots are expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2026, when production of Nvidia’s GB300 AI servers begins.
The humanoids — which are being developed by Foxconn in collaboration with Nvidia, as well as in trials with Chinese robotics firm UBTech — are being trained to handle tasks such as picking and placing components, inserting cables, and performing assembly work. While details on the number, type, and appearance of the robots remain under wraps, Foxconn’s recent presentation suggested it is exploring both legged humanoids and wheeled AMR-based models, with the latter offering a more cost-effective solution.
Foxconn’s new Houston facility offers the spatial flexibility to integrate such advanced automation — unlike older sites — and is a key part of Nvidia’s plan to establish AI supercomputer manufacturing hubs in Texas, alongside partner Wistron in Dallas.
For Nvidia, the move strengthens its commitment to humanoid robotics. The company already provides a foundational platform for humanoid robot development, and CEO Jensen Huang has forecast widespread industrial use of such robots within five years.
If deployed as planned, this initiative would put Foxconn and Nvidia at the forefront of a manufacturing revolution already being explored by automakers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Tesla, and heavily backed by China’s government, which views humanoids as central to the future of industrial labor.
InfotechLead.com News Desk
