Haneda Airport
Coverage of Haneda Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Airport robots handle baggage in Tokyo trial
Haneda Airport is testing humanoid robots to help move baggage and cargo on the tarmac as part of a project with Japan Airlines and GMO AI & Robotics. The goal is to support more sustainable airport operations amidst growing demand and shrinking worker numbers. The robots are designed to fit into existing workflows and can recognize objects, adjust movement, and respond to voice input.
- Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan
Japan Airlines is trialing humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The initiative aims to test the use of advanced robotics in airport operations.
- Japanese airline starts testing robot baggage handlers, and the early returns are not impressive
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to assist with baggage handling, but early results show the robots are unstable, ineffective, and unable to manage luggage efficiently. Critics argue the robots are 'wholly unremarkable' and lack the capability to replace human workers.
- Future holiday horror: ‘A robot lost my luggage in Tokyo’
Haneda Airport in Tokyo is testing humanoid robots, which may lead to luggage mishandling during future holidays. The article highlights concerns about robotic systems replacing human roles in airport operations.
- Humanoid robots take on baggage duty at Tokyo airport
Japan Airlines will test humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport starting next month to move baggage and cargo on the tarmac. The trial, lasting through 2028, aims to address Japan's labor shortage and increased tourism demands.
- Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to address labor shortages, starting in May 2026. The robots will handle baggage sorting, cargo loading, and potentially other tasks like aircraft cabin cleaning and ground equipment management, with trials running until 2028.