We Got Humanoid Robots Handling Baggage at Haneda Airport Before 'GTA VI'

SummaryJapan Airlines is launching a multi-year pilot program at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to deploy humanoid robots for baggage and cargo handling starting in May 2026Standing 4 feet 3 inches tall, the Chinese-made robots will undergo a phased rollout involving environment mapping and simulated tests before assisting human workers on the tarmacThe initiative addresses Japan’s severe aviation labor shortages caused by a shrinking, aging population and a record surge in international tourismJapan Ai...