Foxconn to build Nvidia AI servers using humanoid robots from next year: Report
Foxconn and Nvidia are reportedly planning to use humanoid robots to build Nvidia's next-generation AI servers at a new Foxconn facility in Houston, according to a Reuters report. This would mark the first time an Nvidia product is manufactured with the help of humanoid robots, and it could also be a first for Foxconn's AI server production lines. The use of robots on this scale signals a major shift in how factories might function in the near future, especially as more companies invest in automation and robotics to boost efficiency and reduce dependency on human labour for repetitive tasks.advertisementAs per sources, Foxconn and Nvidia are still finalising the deployment, which is expected to take shape in the coming months. If everything goes to plan, the humanoid robots will be introduced in the first quarter of 2026, when the Houston plant is scheduled to begin producing Nvidia's upcoming GB300 AI servers.It's not yet confirmed how many robots will be deployed or what exact roles they'll perform. However, a company presentation from May suggests Foxconn has been training humanoid robots to do tasks like picking and placing objects, inserting cables, and handling basic assembly work — all of which are crucial functions on a server production line.
Foxconn is reportedly working on its own humanoid robots in collaboration with Nvidia and has also tested models from China-based UBTech. That said, it's still unclear which specific type of robot will be used at the Houston site. One advantage the new factory has is space — being a fresh facility, it offers more room for robotic integration compared to Foxconn's older manufacturing setups.advertisementNeither Foxconn nor Nvidia have commented on the matter so far. The sources cited in the report declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media.At an event in Taipei last month, Leo Guo, general manager of the robotics division at Foxconn Industrial Internet, shared that the company plans to unveil two types of humanoid robots at its annual tech event in November. One version will feature robotic legs, while the other will have a wheeled base, which is expected to be more affordable.Nvidia, meanwhile, has been investing heavily in AI infrastructure. Back in April, the company revealed plans to set up supercomputer manufacturing plants in Texas, partnering with Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas. These facilities are expected to begin ramping up production in about 12 to 15 months.For Nvidia, this move further cements its role in the robotics space. Apart from using humanoid robots, the company also provides platforms that robot makers can build on. Earlier this year, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicted that humanoid robots would become common in factories within five years.Globally, other companies are exploring similar paths. Car manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW have already experimented with humanoid robots on their production lines. Tesla is working on its own robot, while China has been actively supporting robotics development in hopes of automating large portions of factory work.
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