Taiwan's Foxconn and U.S. AI chipmaker Nvidia are in talks to deploy humanoid robots at a new Foxconn factory in Houston, Texas, which will produce Nvidia AI servers. This marks a significant step in manufacturing automation, being the first time an Nvidia product will be made with humanoid robots and Foxconn's first AI server factory to use them. The deployment is expected by Q1 2026 when the factory begins production of Nvidia's GB300 AI servers, with robots trained for tasks like picking, placing, and assembly.
Nvidia, Foxconn in talks to deploy humanoid robots at Houston factory
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Taiwan's Foxconn and U.S. AI chipmaker Nvidia are in talks to deploy humanoid robots at a new Foxconn factory in Houston, Texas, which will produce Nvidia AI servers. This marks a significant step in manufacturing automation, being the first time an Nvidia product will be made with humanoid robots and Foxconn's first AI server factory to use them. The deployment is expected by Q1 2026 when the factory begins production of Nvidia's GB300 AI servers, with robots trained for tasks like picking, placing, and assembly.
Trending- 1 April (2025): Nvidia announced plans to build AI supercomputer manufacturing factories in Texas
- 2 May (2025): Foxconn presentation on training robots
- 3 March (2025): Jensen Huang predicted wide use of humanoids in manufacturing within five years
- 4 November (2025): Foxconn plans to showcase two versions of humanoid robots at its annual technology event
- 5 Q1 2026: Foxconn’s new Houston factory to begin production of Nvidia’s GB300 AI servers, with humanoid robot deployment expected
- Marks a milestone in the adoption of humanoid robots in manufacturing processes
- Potential for increased efficiency and automation in AI server production
- Further integration of AI and robotics into industrial operations
- Positions Nvidia as a key player in both AI chips and humanoid robot platforms
What: Nvidia and Foxconn are in talks to deploy humanoid robots at a new Foxconn factory that will produce Nvidia AI servers.
When: Deployment is expected by the first quarter of 2026, coinciding with the start of production for Nvidia’s GB300 AI servers. Nvidia announced plans for AI supercomputer factories in April 2025. Foxconn plans to showcase its humanoid robots in November 2025.
Where: Houston, Texas, United States. Other locations mentioned include Taipei (Taiwan) and Dallas (Texas).
Why: To transform manufacturing processes, increase automation, and potentially address labor needs in AI server production. Nvidia also aims to further push into humanoid robot technology, seeing it as a future for manufacturing.
How: By integrating humanoid robots (potentially developed by Foxconn with Nvidia, or from UBTech) into the production line for tasks such as picking and placing objects, inserting cables, and assembly work. The new Houston factory is considered ideal due to its new construction and ample space.