Are the Robots Coming for Baggage Handler Jobs? Japan Airlines Is Set to Find Out
Japan Airlines plans to test humanoid robots as baggage handlers at Tokyo's Haneda airport starting in May, in collaboration with GMO AI & Robotics Corporation. The trial aims to establish a sustainable operational structure through labor savings and reducing workload by 2028.
Japan Airlines is set to test humanoid robots as baggage handlers at Tokyo's Haneda airport. The airline is working with GMO AI & Robotics Corporation on this project, which aims to address labor shortages in the aviation industry. Ground handling operations require considerable training, strength, and skill, but can be grueling work. The robots are expected to complement human tasks and reduce the need for manual labor. The trial is expected to continue until 2028 to assess the safety and efficacy of the robots. Japan Airlines plans to expand robotics solutions to other areas of airport and airline operations if the trial is successful.
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