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Japan Airlines just trusted humanoid robots with real airport work for three years — a legacy carrier betting on machines in one of the strictest safety systems on Earth

On a Japanese airport ramp, where summer tarmac temperatures can top 50°C and turnaround crews have roughly 45 minutes to ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Japan Airlines just put humanoid robots to work hauling baggage at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport — a three-year commitment, not a demo, at $15,400 a machine

Starting in May 2026, humanoid robots built by Tokyo-based startup Gitai Japan Inc. will load luggage, move cargo, and clean ...

Nvidia CEO sees Japan leading AI robotics in talks with Softbank

The CEO of U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp. expressed high hopes for Japan’s role in the artificial intelligence robotics revolution during talks with Softbank Group Corp.’s CEO on Nov. 13.

Japanese airline starts testing robot baggage handlers, and the early returns are not impressive

Japan Airlines is rolling out humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport for baggage handling, but the early results are far from impressive so far.
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Kawasaki Heavy ties up with Nvidia on physical AI, and the rideable robot horse gets a foundation model

Kawasaki Heavy Industries jumped 12% on news of a physical-AI partnership with Nvidia, Microsoft, Fujitsu, and Analog Devices, with its CORLEO robot leading the showcase.

Company's Supply of $4,000 'Monster Wolf' Robots Shrinking as Bear Attacks Surge in Japan

The animatronic robot uses flashing LED lights for eyes, blaring sounds and jarring motions to scare wildlife away. The ...