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April 28, 2026
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Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers

Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers

Robots are already being used in some airports across Japan, including for security patrol and retail. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

Japan Airlines (JAL) is trialing humanoid robots at Tokyo’s Haneda airport for ground handling tasks to alleviate employee workload.

  • The two-year trial begins in May, initially focusing on loading and unloading cargo containers using Chinese-made robots.
  • Key organizations involved are Japan Airlines (JAL) and its partner GMO AI & Robotics.
  • This initiative addresses Japan’s aviation industry labor shortage, exacerbated by increased tourism and a declining working-age population, with potential future uses including cabin cleaning and operating ground support equipment.

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