Foxconn and Nvidia discussed the introduction of humanoid robots in a new factory
By ForGeeks Sources say Foxconn is working with Nvidia to consider using humanoid robots at a new artificial intelligence server factory in Houston.
Sources say Foxconn and Nvidia are considering using humanoid robots at a new artificial intelligence server factory in Houston.
If the project materializes, it would be the first use of humanoids in Nvidia’s product assembly, as well as the first production of Foxconn’s AI servers using them.
Foxconn’s new AI server plant in Houston will be the first to use humanoid robots in the assembly of Nvidia’s products.
Anonymous sources familiar with the situation told Reuters that the deployment of the robots could be completed soon, with operations beginning as early as the first quarter of 2026.
New Houston plant: benefits for robotics
Houston was chosen as a site due to its strategic location, modern layout and larger footprint than existing AI server factories.
Neither Nvidia nor Foxconn has officially confirmed the plans yet, but reports indicate a growing interest by both companies in automation, especially in areas that require speed and flexibility, such as AI server manufacturing.
The Houston site is a strategic location with a modern layout and a larger footprint than existing AI server factories.
Foxconn is already developing its own humanoid robots through subsidiary Foxconn Industrial Internet, training them to perform basic tasks such as cabling, object placement and simple assembly.
New robot models from Foxconn
At a recent presentation in Taipei, Leo Guo, general manager of Foxconn’s robotics division, announced the release of two robot models in November 2025.
One version will be equipped with legs, while the other will have a wheeled platform for autonomous locomotion. According to Guo, the wheeled model will be cheaper, but exact prices have yet to be disclosed.
Nvidia’s interest in humanoid robotics
Nvidia is actively pursuing the humanoid robotics field, providing AI platforms that many developers are using to build humanoid machines.
At Nvidia’s recent GTC 2025 conference, CEO Jensen Huang said that mass adoption of such robots in manufacturing will happen “in less than five years.”
Nvidia’s plans in Texas
In addition to its partnership with Foxconn in Houston, Nvidia also announced a second partnership in Dallas with Wistron. Both factories are expected to begin operations within 12-15 months.
The question remains, though: If Nvidia intends to manufacture humanoid robots in the U.S., where exactly will the manufacturing be set up?
Where will the robots be made?
Foxconn could choose Taiwan, where its robotics division is based, or China, where the company already has large factories and has partnered with UBTech.
Vietnam and India are also being considered, given Foxconn’s aggressive expansion in those countries to reduce costs.
An alternative option would be to outsource component production to established robotics companies in Japan or South Korea, where technology is more advanced.
Although localizing production in the U.S. is also a possibility, it’s likely a long-term strategy.
The scalability of the project will depend on this decision: whether automated manufacturing becomes part of global supply chains or evolves into localized solutions.
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