From Asimov to Terminator: The rise of the working robot
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda airport to move baggage and cargo, potentially expanding to other ground-handling services. The experiment could help address Japan's ageing population and tourism surge, and its success could be replicated at other airports like Heathrow and JFK.
Japan Airlines is conducting trials at Tokyo's Haneda airport using Unitree's humanoid robots to move baggage, cargo, and equipment. The robots, designed to collaborate with humans, could potentially take on other ground-handling services like cleaning aircraft cabins if successful. The experiment addresses Japan's ageing population and surge in tourism. Robots are increasingly replacing workers worldwide in manufacturing, construction, and logistics, with humanoid robots being the fastest-growing segment. Advances in AI have reduced programming constraints, and falling hardware costs have made automation more viable. Asia is leading the adoption of robots due to its manufacturing base and immigration policies.
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