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.