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baggage handlers
Coverage of baggage handlers in the Nexus archive.
- Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport
Humanoid robots will be deployed as baggage handlers at Tokyo's airport. The article's content humorously references the 'Terminator' movie franchise, implying concerns about robotic threats.
- 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.