(DDM) – Foxconn is preparing to introduce humanoid robots into its expanding artificial intelligence server factory in Houston, Texas, marking one of the most significant steps yet in robotic-assisted manufacturing in the United States.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the Taiwanese tech giant, which builds devices and components for global leaders such as Apple and Nvidia, expects the first wave of robotic workers to begin operations within the next six months.
Industry analysts say this development signals a deeper shift toward automation as global manufacturers rush to meet increasing demand for AI-related hardware.
Company chairman Young Liu disclosed that humanoid robots will assist in assembling advanced systems at the Houston facility, which produces Nvidia’s next-generation GB300 AI servers.
Nikkei Asia reports that the move aligns with Foxconn’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence across nearly all stages of its production cycle.
Insiders note that the robots themselves will be AI-powered, designed to perform tasks traditionally done by human workers, including material handling and component assembly.
Recent disclosures suggest Foxconn has been in discussions with Nvidia regarding the possible deployment of the Isaac Groot N1 humanoid robot.
Sources familiar with the talks say the Groot N1, part of Nvidia’s growing robotics ecosystem, features bipedal mobility and dexterous handling abilities suitable for factory environments.
However, it remains unclear whether the initial robots installed in Houston will be the Groot N1 or other variants currently under development.
Analysts say the Houston plant’s production line, focused on Nvidia’s Blackwell-generation technology, represents a major leap in server performance.
The GB300 AI servers combine Nvidia’s Blackwell Ultra GPUs with Grace CPUs, offering significantly higher computing efficiency than the previous GB200 series.
Experts highlight that global demand for AI servers has surged as industries accelerate their adoption of machine learning, robotics, and automation.
Young Liu also predicted that AI server shipments will at least double heading into 2026, citing strong global momentum in data-driven technologies.
He added that despite recent fluctuations in device markets, consumer electronics are likely to rebound as AI-integrated products become mainstream.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang earlier described the rise of humanoid robotics as the opening of a “new frontier” in artificial intelligence.
Huang said Nvidia’s Isaac platform is designed to support generalist robots capable of learning, adapting, and performing a broad range of industrial tasks.
Industry observers note that factories worldwide are increasingly turning to such robots to expand output and reduce labour pressures.
Amazon, one of the world’s largest logistics operators, recently deployed its one-millionth robot across its warehouse network.
In several facilities, the ratio of robots to humans is now nearly equal, supported by Amazon’s AI-driven fleet management system known as DeepFleet.
Analysts say Foxconn’s Houston rollout could become a blueprint for other manufacturers hoping to blend robotics, artificial intelligence, and human supervision into the future of industrial production.
