JAL gives baggage handlers a futuristic colleague as humanoid robots head to the tarmac
Japan Airlines' ground handling arm is trialing humanoid robots at Japanese airports to assist with tasks such as baggage handling and cabin cleaning. The robots, manufactured in China, can operate for 2-3 hours before needing a recharge.
Japan Airlines' ground handling arm, JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd., is trialing humanoid robots at Japanese airports. The robots, manufactured in China, will assist with tasks such as baggage handling, cabin cleaning, and operating Ground Support Equipment. The trial aims to test whether human-shaped machines can tackle some of aviation's toughest behind-the-scenes jobs. The robots can operate for 2-3 hours before needing a recharge and are designed to move like people, making them suitable for the complex environment around aircraft. The demonstration program will run in phases, with airport operations being analyzed to identify where robots can work safely and effectively. JAL Ground Service and GMO AI & Robotics Corporation will collaborate on the project, with the goal of creating a sustainable airport workforce model where robots support humans.
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