Foxconn to Deploy Humanoid Robots in Nvidia AI Server Manufacturing Within Six Months

Foxconn hires humanoid robots to make AI servers for Nvidia

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has confirmed it will use humanoid robots to make Nvidia servers in America. Foxconn CEO and chairman Young Liu yesterday told Japanese outlet Nikkei the company will deploy the bots "within six months or so" and that they will help to speed production. The company made a passing reference to the bots last week in a press release that said Foxconn is working with Nvidia "to build a next-generation smart manufacturing plant for AI servers" that will be "among the first to deploy humanoid robots powered by the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N model on its production lines." Liu didn't say how many bots Foxconn will put to work, didn't describe the machines and their capabilities, didn't say what roles they will take on, or whether they would obviate the need for human workers. Nor did he explain why humanoid robots are a good fit for Nvidia's factory, a significant issue as building robots that replicate human anatomy is generally considered wasteful unless they will work in environments built for people. Robots built specifically to work in factories are therefore common, and humanoid contraptions largely remain a curiosity. Foxconn's decision should not be a surprise, as in May The Register attended a keynote address delivered by Liu in which he predicted generative AI and robotics will destroy low-end manufacturing jobs. Speaking at the Computex conference in Taiwan, Liu said nations have historically done two things to help put downward pressure on the cost of manufactured goods: Outsourcing to countries where wages are low, and immigration policy that brings in more people willing to work for low wages. Both approaches, he said, will lose their potency as AI takes over some manufacturing jobs. News that Foxconn and Nvidia will use humanoid robots in Houston is therefore a mixed blessing for the Trump administration, which promised to bring more factories and high-paying manufacturing jobs to America. Foxconn's plan to use bots may cost some jobs while also leaving better-paid gigs available to humans. Whatever tasks Foxconn's mecha-humans take on, they'll do them in a new factory on American soil. ®

This massive manufacturer plans to put humanoid robots on the production line, and soon

The plan is to have them working within six months, but will it really happen? Manufacturing giant Foxconn has said it plans to use humanoid robots to make servers for Nvidia "within the next six months or so," according to Foxconn CEO Young Liu. As noted by Nikkei Asia, deploying humanoid robots would mark a first for the company, whose history stretches more than five decades. Recommended Videos Also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, the Taiwanese behemoth makes tech products for tech giants such as Apple, Nintendo, Sony, Google, and Microsoft, as well as Nvidia. In the U.S., Foxconn produces servers in Texas, California, and Wisconsin, with plans to expand to Ohio, too. Using humanoid robots on the production line will improve the operation's efficiency, Liu said, explaining recently that "speed is very critical for high technology like AI." A statement issued by Foxconn confirmed that it's "currently working with Nvidia in Houston to build a next-generation smart manufacturing plant for AI servers." It added that the facility "will also be among the first to deploy humanoid robots powered by the Nvidia Isaac GR00T N model on its production lines, as Foxconn and Nvidia aim to build a world-leading benchmark AI smart factory." But there are currently few details regarding the proposed deployment. For example, it's not clear what kind of work the robots will do, and whether it will mean fewer humans taking up positions inside the facility. Foxconn certainly has form when it comes to replacing human workers with robots, albeit non-humanoid ones. While there are some very impressive humanoid robots in development, many observers are still skeptical about whether they're really ready to complete workplace tasks in a meaningful and effective way. Integrating humanoid robots into a space also occupied by humans -- if indeed that's Foxconn's plan -- also presents a set of unique challenges, including ensuring the safety of regular workers in what's likely to be a relatively confined environment. And that six-month deadline sounds awfully tight, after all, Foxconn has yet to even unveil a humanoid robot. This could mean that either the six-month deadline will slip due to the need for more development time, or the robot deployment will be extremely limited and therefore more like a statement of intent as Foxconn continues to work on improving the technology. Watch this space ...

Nvidia Supplier Foxconn Announces First-Ever Deployment Of Humanoid Robots For AI Server Production - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Hon Hai Precision (OTC:HNHPF)

Foxconn Technology Group, owned by Hon Hai Precision Industry (OTC:HNHPF) is reportedly set to deploy humanoid robots for the production of AI servers in Texas amid its aggressive expansion push in the U.S. North America To Be The Main Base Foxconn will introduce the humanoid robots within a few months, the company's Chairman and CEO, Young Liu, told Nikkei Asia on the sidelines of the Global Management Dialogue, a forum organized by Nikkei and Swiss business school IMD, in Tokyo. This marks the first instance in Foxconn's 50-year history of using humanoid robots in its production lines. Liu highlighted the importance of speed in high-tech industries such as AI, noting that deploying humanoid robots will boost both the efficiency and productivity of AI server manufacturing, according to Nikkei Asia. Foxconn plans to keep North America as its main AI server manufacturing base over the next three years, as the U.S. continues to lead global AI data center expansion. Liu also stressed the importance of local production for sovereign AI, stating that governments require not only local data but also local training models, Nikkei Asia said. See Also: Block CEO Jack Dorsey Says Company Has 'A Lot Of Hope' From Upcoming Square Bitcoin Payment Rollout, But Notes This 'Challenge' Foxconn Pivots Towards AI This move is part of Foxconn's broader strategy to expand its AI and supercomputing capabilities. In October, the company announced a $1.37 billion investment in AI and supercomputing infrastructure. This investment, to be funded entirely from the company's own resources, is set to take place between December 2025 and December 2026. Earlier in August, Foxconn's AI server division overtook iPhone assembly as its primary business. The division's revenue surged by 47% year-over-year to NT$731.8 billion ($24.32 billion) in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the NT$634.5 billion ($21.08 billion) generated by the Smart Consumer Electronics division. AI servers now account for over half of cloud revenue, with Foxconn expecting AI server revenue to surge 170% year-over-year in the third quarter. In March, the company unveiled its proprietary large language model featuring reasoning capabilities, built with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) technology, as part of its broader push into AI and electric vehicles. READ NEXT: Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Has No Immediate Plans To Sell Blackwell Chips To China, Clarifies Comments On China Winning AI Race Image via Shutterstock Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. HNHPFHon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd$15.80-0.50%OverviewNVDANVIDIA Corp$186.65-0.76%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs