Japan Airlines begins first humanoid robot experiment at airports
AeroTime, 27 April 2026
By Jean Carmela Lim, Edited By Emma Yates-Badley
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An intriguing experiment...
Quote: Japan Airlines (JAL) is bringing humanoid robots to the tarmac.
Starting May 2026, JAL Grand Service and GMO AI & Robotics Trading will begin testing humanoid robots at Japanese airports in what is being called the first experiment of its kind in the country.
The goal is to see whether robots shaped like humans can help with ground handling tasks such as loading baggage, moving cargo, and eventually even cleaning aircraft cabins.
