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Japan Airlines tests humanoid robots for baggage handling
Japan Airlines is conducting trials of humanoid robots at Haneda Airport for baggage handling. Initial results indicate challenges in performance. (sources: abcnews, foxnews, engadget, nbcnews, arstechnica)
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Japan Airlines has begun testing humanoid robots for baggage handling at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Early evaluations suggest that the robots are not meeting expectations.
- Japan Airlines is implementing humanoid robots to assist with baggage handling.
- The trials are taking place at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
- Initial performance assessments have not been favorable.
Why it matters
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address labor shortages in the aviation industry.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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