Future holiday horror: ‘A robot lost my luggage in Tokyo’

The Register
2026.04.29 02:17
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Japan Airlines is set to trial humanoid robots for various tasks, including baggage handling, at Tokyo's Haneda Airport starting in May. This initiative aims to address labor shortages in Japan, where an aging population and increasing tourism demand more workforce support. The airline will collaborate with GMO, which provides four humanoid robots, although their battery life is limited to three hours. The goal is to create a sustainable operational structure through labor savings and workload reduction, enhancing efficiency in airport operations.