On April 28, Japan Airlines (JAL) and GMO AI & Robotics announced the pilot implementation of human-shaped robots for ground work at Haneda Airport, Tokyo (Japan).
The pilot program is expected to last about 3 years and start next month, aiming to reduce human resource demand and reduce the workload for employees in the context of the industry's serious labor shortage.
In the test, 2 robots manufactured by China will take on tasks such as transporting containers and operating the opening and closing of fixed shovels for goods. These are jobs that often take place in cramped spaces, requiring a lot of labor.
JAL said its future plan is to upgrade so that robots can operate automatically, thereby expanding the scope of tasks. The application of this technology aims to take advantage of existing infrastructure, while improving operational efficiency.
Currently, JAL has about 4,000 employees working in the ground service sector. This work often takes place in limited space conditions and requires high intensity, making the addition of technology solutions necessary.
