Japan Airlines to trial robots at Tokyo’s Haneda airport to load baggage


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Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Japan Airlines has begun 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 full deployment targeted by 2028. In…