Humanoid robots are coming to Japanese airports as labor shortages worsen
Humanoid robots are being introduced at Japanese airports to help with luggage and cargo handling due to the country's labor shortage and rising tourism. The robots, provided by Japan Airlines GMO Internet Group, will be deployed on a trial basis starting in May and are expected to ease the strain on human workers. The ultimate goal is to permanently deploy the robots, which can perform physically demanding tasks and operate continuously for two to three hours, to help mitigate the impact of Japan's aging workforce and increasing visitor numbers.
- ▪Japan Airlines will introduce humanoid robots at its airports on a trial basis starting in May to help with luggage and cargo handling.
- ▪The robots are being provided by Japan Airlines GMO Internet Group and can operate continuously for two to three hours.
- ▪The introduction of the robots is in response to Japan's labor shortage and rising tourism, with over 7 million overseas travelers arriving in the first two months of 2026.
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Electronics Tech Culture japan robots Humanoid robots are coming to Japanese airports to help with luggage The robots could help ease pressure from Japan's aging workers and rising tourism By Rob Thubron April 28, 2026, 5:31 25 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In brief: It's not just the factory floor where humanoid robots are starting to appear next to flesh-and-blood employees. Air travelers in Japan will soon see the machines moving luggage and cargo – a response to the country's labor shortage and booming tourism. The robots will be introduced at the start of May by Japan Airlines on a trial basis, though the ultimate goal is to deploy them permanently.
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