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Japan Airlines begins humanoid robot trials at Tokyo's Haneda airport as labor shortages bite

CNBC·Matthew Chin,Sydney Goh·about 1 month ago
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 7: A Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner departs Los Angeles International Airport en route to Tokyo on March 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Japan Airlines began testing humanoid robots for ground operations at Tokyo's Haneda Airport amid chronic labor shortages. The airline is partnering with GMO AI & Robotics to trial robots for tasks such as baggage loading and cabin cleaning starting in May, according to a joint statement Monday. The initiative comes as Japan's aviation sector struggles with rising tourism demand and a shrinking workforce, driven by an aging population. Japan Airlines said the humanoid robots are expected to be deployed progressively across Haneda Airport, with the trial lasting for two years.…

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