Tokyo airport sees humanoid robot trials as tourism rises
Japan Airlines has begun testing humanoid robots for ground operations at Haneda Airport to address labor shortages as tourism rises. The trials, conducted with GMO AI & Robotics, will run for two years and involve tasks such as baggage loading and cabin cleaning.
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to alleviate labor shortages. The airline is working with GMO AI & Robotics to trial machines that can handle tasks like baggage loading and cabin cleaning. The tests will run for two years and are part of a broader effort to adopt automation in Japan's aviation sector. Japan's workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, while tourism is on the rise, with international arrivals increasing by 3.5% in March compared to the previous year. Humanoid robots have made significant progress in recent years, but experts caution that they are not yet ready to fully replace human workers. The trials reflect a cautious step forward in testing the potential of humanoid robots to support airport operations.
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