"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."
"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."
Foxconn confirmed plans to use humanoid robots to build Nvidia AI servers in the United States, with deployment expected within about six months. The company referenced a partnership with Nvidia to build a next-generation smart manufacturing plant that will deploy humanoid robots powered by the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N model. Foxconn has not disclosed robot numbers, capabilities, roles, or workforce impacts. Observers note humanoid designs are often inefficient for factory work unless environments are human-centric. Foxconn CEO Young Liu has predicted generative AI and robotics will eliminate low-end manufacturing jobs, affecting traditional cost-reduction strategies like outsourcing and immigration.
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