San Jose, California – Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has made a bold prediction about the future of artificial intelligence and robotics, stating that humanoid robots could be widely used in manufacturing facilities within the next five years. Huang shared his insights during a keynote address at the company’s annual developer conference in San Jose, California on March 19.
AI-Powered Future in Manufacturing
According To Reuters Reports, Addressing a packed audience in a hockey stadium, Huang highlighted the rapid progress in AI and robotics, emphasizing that humanoid robots are closer to reality than most people expect.
“When, literally, humanoid robots are wandering around, that’s when AI will have become ubiquitous,” Huang said, adding, “This is not a five-years-away problem — this is a few-years-away problem.”
According to Huang, the manufacturing industry will likely be the first sector to adopt humanoid robots because of its structured and controlled environment. Robots could handle repetitive and well-defined tasks more efficiently, improving productivity and reducing operational costs.
New AI Tools to Accelerate Adoption
During his keynote, Huang also unveiled new software tools designed to help humanoid robots navigate and operate more effectively in real-world environments. These advancements are expected to accelerate the deployment of AI-driven robotics in various industries, starting with manufacturing.
“I think it ought to go to factories first,” Huang explained. “The domain is much more guard-railed, and the use case is much more specific. The value of it is very, very easy to determine.”
Economic Impact and Cost of Humanoid Robots
Huang also suggested that the financial aspect of deploying humanoid robots is becoming increasingly feasible. He estimated that the “going rate for renting a humanoid robot” would likely be around $100,000 annually, making it an economically viable solution for manufacturers.
The Rise of AI in Industry
Nvidia, valued at nearly $3 trillion, is at the forefront of AI and machine learning innovation. The company’s powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) have played a crucial role in the rise of AI technologies, including language models and autonomous systems.
As AI and robotics continue to evolve, Huang’s prediction signals a significant shift in the manufacturing sector. The integration of humanoid robots could revolutionize production lines, increase efficiency, and reduce human error — ushering in a new era of industrial automation.
