Japan Airlines Debuts Robots at Haneda Airport

0:00It's April 28th. This is Global News Today World Coverage powered by AI. Japan Airlines is rolling out humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, starting in May for a two-year trial to handle ground tasks. These bots from China will kick off by loading and unloading cargo containers, teaming up with partner GMO AI and robotics to lighten the load on. Workers The demo went down earlier this week, showing how these machines tackle tough jobs amid Japan's aviation labor squeeze. With inbound tourism exploding and fewer working age folks, JAL's 4,000 ground staff are stretched thin. Over 7 million foreign visitors hit Japan in the first two months of this year alone, fueling the boom. Leaders say robots will boost employee morale by taking over heavy lifting, though safety checks stay human only. Looking ahead, JAL eyesbots for cabin cleaning and running support gear. It's already patrol security and man retail spots at other Japanese airports.

1:01This push signals Japan's robot revolution in action, blending tech smarts with real-world hustle to keep sky smooth.