Humanoids will handle your baggage at Tokyo's short-staffed airport
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to handle baggage at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, amid a labor shortage in the aviation industry. The robots, sourced from China's Unitree, will be used to load baggage, clean cabins, and operate equipment.
Japan Airlines is piloting the use of humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to tackle a labor shortage in the aviation industry. The robots, G1 models from China's Unitree, stand 4 ft tall and can work for 2 hours on a full charge. They will be used to load baggage, clean cabins, and operate equipment such as loading dollies and service stairs. Haneda Airport, which sees over 60 million passengers annually, will be the testing ground for this program through 2028. The airline aims to improve efficiency and reduce ground support labor requirements. The project is a joint effort between Japan Airlines and GMO Internet Group's AI and robotics division.
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