In a major leap for factory automation, Foxconn and Nvidia are reportedly gearing up to use humanoid robots to manufacture next-gen AI servers at a new facility in Houston, Texas. This report comes from Reuters and it is being said that if all goes as planned these robots will be deployed by Q1 2026.
Both companies are still finalising the deployment strategy, with concrete plans expected to take shape in the coming months. This is still a little early, as the production of Nvidia’s GB300 AI servers is slated to begin in early 2026 at the Houston facility. This will offer more space for robotic integration compared to Foxconn’s older plants.
The details of these robots and the number of robots are still under the wraps, but their exact role is still unknown. Mostly, the robots might be trained for assembly tasks like inserting cables, picking and placing parts, and handling repetitive components.
Foxconn is working on its own humanoid robots in partnership with Nvidia and is also testing models from UBTech, a China-based robotics company. It’s unclear which specific models will be used in the Houston facility. Notably, Foxconn will unveil two robot variants at its tech event in November. One robot has legs and another with a wheeled base, which will reportedly be more cost-effective.
Nvidia has been heavily investing in AI infrastructure and robotics. In April, it announced plans to build supercomputer manufacturing plants in Texas, Houston and another in Dallas These plants are expected to scale production over the next 12 to 15 months. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been vocal about the rise of humanoid robots and predicted earlier this year that they will become commonplace in factories within the next five years.
With big companies like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla already experimenting with humanoid robots on their production lines, this move by Foxconn and Nvidia is a clear step toward embracing next-gen automation technology to drive greater efficiency.
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