After announcing a new factory headed to Wisconsin last month, Foxconn today has revealed plans for a research and development plant in Michigan. According to the South China Morning Post, Foxconn’s new plant will be “multibillion-dollar” in size and scope…

Whereas the Wisconsin plant is focused on manufacturing LCD panels for TV-maker Sharp, the Michigan location will focus on more advanced research and development. Foxconn chair Terry Gou says the company is interested in self-driving technology, artificial intelligence, and deep learning technology:

“Automotive development in the U.S. is still more advanced than China,” Gou said. “Besides self-driving technology, I’m also interested in artificial intelligence and deep learning technology.”

Being in Michigan, Foxconn’s research and development plant is in the heart of the car industry, but Gou seemingly made it clear that the company is interested in more than just self-driving technology.

It’s currently unclear as to exactly how large the facility will be, as well as how many jobs it will create.

Source: 9to5mac