In a significant advancement for manufacturing automation, Nvidia and Foxconn are in the final stages of planning to deploy humanoid robots at Foxconn's new Houston facility, where they will help produce Nvidia's next-generation GB300 AI servers.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the deployment is expected to be finalized in the coming months, with robots beginning operations in the first quarter of 2026 when the factory starts production. This initiative represents a dual milestone: the first time an Nvidia product will be manufactured with humanoid robot assistance and Foxconn's first implementation of such technology on an AI server production line.
While specific details about the robots remain limited, Foxconn has been training them to perform essential assembly tasks including picking and placing objects, inserting cables, and conducting basic assembly work. The Houston facility was selected as an ideal location for this pioneering deployment because it will be newly constructed with more space than existing manufacturing sites.
Leo Guo, general manager of the robotics business unit at Foxconn Industrial Internet, revealed that the company plans to showcase two versions of its humanoid robots at its annual technology event in November 2025. One model will feature legs for mobility, while the other will use a more cost-effective wheeled autonomous mobile robot base.
This partnership deepens Nvidia's involvement in humanoid robotics beyond its current role as a provider of hardware and software platforms for robot developers. In March 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicted that humanoid robots would become widespread in manufacturing facilities within five years, citing significant advances in robotic intelligence, mobility, and perception.
The Houston factory is part of Nvidia's broader strategy announced in April to build AI supercomputer manufacturing facilities in Texas, partnering with Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas. Both sites are expected to ramp up production within 12 to 15 months, strengthening Nvidia's supply chain resilience while meeting growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers.