Japan’s Haneda airport deploys Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot to work alongside humans
Japan Airlines is launching a trial at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to use Unitree's G1 humanoid robots to assist with moving baggage and cargo on the tarmac. The robots will work alongside human handlers starting in May and continue through 2028.
Japan Airlines is launching a trial at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to use Unitree's G1 humanoid robots to assist with moving baggage and cargo on the tarmac. The Chinese-made machines will work alongside human handlers starting in May and continue through 2028. The initiative aims to address Japan's growing labor shortages in the aviation sector due to a shrinking workforce and rising tourism. The G1 robot stands about 1.32 meters tall, weighs 77 pounds, and features 23 degrees of freedom, enabling stable and coordinated movement. It is equipped with 3D LiDAR, a depth camera, and voice input systems, and operates for up to two hours on a single charge. Japan Airlines hopes to ease workloads and pave the way for permanent deployment of the robots.
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