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Japan tests humanoid robots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to tackle labour shortage crisis

Rohan Paul Twitter · Rohan Paul (@rohanpaul_ai) · 2026-04-28

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Topics: humanoid-robotsroboticslabor-automationjapan

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  • Japan is piloting humanoid robots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to address labor shortages in the aviation sector.
  • The robots being tested include Unitree G1 and UBTECH Walker E models, assigned to tasks like cargo loading and luggage handling.
  • Japan's aviation labor shortage is driven by increased tourist demand.

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Japan tests humanoid robots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to tackle labour shortage crisis
These are Unitree G1 and taller UBTECH Walker E robots for tough jobs like loading cargo and moving luggage.