Sunday, November 6, 2011

Foxconn chairman signs letter of intent for 'intelligent robot kingdom,' we cower in fear

Foxconn chairman signs letter of intent for 'intelligent robot kingdom,' we cower in fear

It looks like FRIDA and friends are about ready to get comfy over at Foxconn. Following the company's August announcement that it would infiltrate its ranks with one million robots in the next three years, Focus Taiwan is reporting that the manufacturer's parent company, Hon Hai, is moving forward on its plans to build an "intelligent robotics kingdom" in the Central Taiwan Science Park. Chairman Terry Gou reportedly signed a letter of intent with Taichung mayor Jason Hu last Saturday, confirming its plans to erect a plant dedicated to the production of robots and automation equipment.

Engadget, Foxconn chairman signs letter of intent for 'intelligent robot kingdom,' we cower in fear