Japan Airlines Trials Humanoid Robots For Ground Handling

JAL robot trial - ground handling operations
Credit: Japan Airlines
SINGAPORE—Japan Airlines (JAL) is exploring the use of humanoid robots for ramp operations to address labor shortages and improve productivity. The trial—which will see the carrier's ground handling arm JAL Grand Service partner with GMO AI & Robotics Trading—is set to begin in May at Tokyo Haneda...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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