Foxconn to Deploy Humanoid Robots at Houston AI Server Plant
The world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Foxconn, announced today it will integrate humanoid robots into its Houston, Texas facility, which produces AI servers for Nvidia.
The deployment, slated to begin in the first quarter of 2026, will utilize robots powered by the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N model directly on production lines. This move aims to establish a leading benchmark for AI-driven smart factories, according to a company statement released during Nvidia’s developers’ conference in Washington, D.C. The increasing demand for AI infrastructure is driving significant investment in automation and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, also stated it will continue expanding AI server production across its facilities in Texas, Wisconsin, and California. “Our team is bringing the most advanced AI data center solutions to the United States, which will help our leading customers stay ahead in the AI race,” said Foxconn Chairman Young Liu. You can learn more about the growing field of artificial intelligence on Nvidia’s website.
This initiative builds on earlier reports from June indicating discussions between Foxconn and Nvidia regarding the use of humanoid robots at the Houston factory. Foxconn’s broader strategy includes bolstering its position in the competitive semiconductor industry, as detailed in recent Reuters coverage.
Company officials indicated they will continue to monitor and adjust the deployment schedule as needed to optimize production efficiency.
By Wen-Yee Lee
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics maker and Nvidia‘s key AI server maker, said on Tuesday it will deploy humanoid robots at its Houston plant that produces AI servers for Nvidia.
Reuters first reported in June that Foxconn and Nvidia were in talks to use humanoid robots at the Houston factory, targeting the first quarter of 2026.
“The factory 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,” the company said in a statement released during Nvidia’s developers’ conference in Washington, D.C.
Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, said it will also continue scaling up AI server production in Texas, Wisconsin and California to meet rising demand.
“Our team is bringing the most advanced AI data center solutions to the United States, which will help our leading customers stay ahead in the AI race,” Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said in the release.
(Reporting by Wen-Yee Lee; Editing by Sonali Paul)
