Articles about "labor shortage"

Japan Airlines will begin testing humanoid robots for baggage handling at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in May 2026 to address ongoing labor shortages. The initiative could expand to other airport operations, as robots are evaluated for their performance in complex, unpredictable environments. The trial demonstrates the increasing role of robotics in meeting workforce demands in the transport sector.

Experimental physical AI robots are being deployed across Japan to fill jobs that struggle to attract human applicants. Rather than displacing existing workers, these robots are designed to support industries facing acute labor shortages. The case offers a view into how robotics is being adopted pragmatically to address demographic and employment challenges.