Automation in Human Form Humanoid Robots are Set to Assemble Nvidia's GB300 Servers in the USA

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Foxconn is planning a pilot project with humanoid robots to manufacture Nvidia's GB300 AI servers. According to a Reuters report, production is set to begin by the first quarter of 2026 at the latest.

Foxconn and Nvidia are currently negotiating the integration of human-like robots in the new server factory in Houston. According to Reuters, these would be the first humanoid machines to manufacture Nvidia products and the first deployment of such robots on Foxconn's AI server production line. Foxconn is building its own humanoid robots in collaboration with Nvidia and is also testing models from China's UBTech. Two variants are available: a bipedal robot and a wheeled model, which would be more cost-effective. Robot prototypes with legs and based on AMR are expected to be showcased at Foxconn's tech fair in November.

What is certain: The robots are set to be operational with the production start of the GB300 servers, planned for the first quarter of 2026.

The factory itself is still in development. It is to be part of a $500 billion initiative through which Nvidia aims to produce AI supercomputers entirely in the USA, via Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas. In parallel with the Texas key project with Foxconn, Nvidia is setting up another production facility with Wistron in Dallas: Both locations are expected to start series production in 12 to 15 months.

Houston as A Test Field for Human-Robot Collaboration

Foxconn deliberately chooses Houston as a test environment: The new, large-scale factory offers ideal conditions for the gradual deployment of advanced robotic systems. The aim is to test how humanoid machines can be integrated into real assembly processes.

Nvidia is already a partner to many robot manufacturers through its AI platforms. The company supports, among others, UBTech. CEO Jensen Huang predicted in March the widespread industrial use of humanoid robots within five years.

Which type of robot will be used there and in what quantity remains unclear according to Reuters. Current resources, however, indicate that it will be a gradual rollout, initially with trial runs of small groups of robots, followed by incremental scaling. Foxconn and Nvidia have so far declined to comment.

Strategic Prestige Project

The project is more than a show event: It represents first-mover potential in a segment where Germany, with companies like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as Tesla, is already conducting test rounds with humanoid robots. If the model proves reproducible, it opens new avenues for automation, even in complex assembly processes.

Additionally, there is political pressure: The US government had enforced increased domestic production with tariffs and subsidy programs. Nvidia and Foxconn are now putting this into practice in Texas—and are creating thousands of square meters of manufacturing space, including hundreds of millions of dollars in land purchases in Houston.

For Nvidia, this means consolidating its market position as a leading AI chip and server manufacturer and as a platform provider for the robotics industry. For Foxconn, it would be a prestige project that underscores its commitment in the USA.

Humanoid Robotics in Practical Testing

Observers point out risks, according to Reuters, without naming specific individuals or studies: What added value does a humanoid robot have compared to standardized industrial robots? The answer remains unclear, and at least in the Reuters report, no one points to specific advantages. Questions about ROI, maintenance, and flexibility remain open.

Nevertheless, it can be stated: A pilot project is emerging in Houston that could explore new paths in automation. Whether and how humanoid machines are superior to traditional robotic systems remains to be seen. (mc)

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