We Got Humanoid Robots Handling Baggage at Haneda Airport Before ‘GTA VI’

Japan Airlines (JAL) is exploring the use of robots to help with airport logistics. Starting in May 2026, they will test humanoid robots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, one of the world’s busiest. The goal is to ease the physical strain on ground staff, as Haneda handles over 60 million passengers each year with a decreasing workforce. JAL plans to use 130-centimeter-tall robots made by Unitree, a technology company based in China. These robots are designed to walk and work in the narrow spaces of airplanes without requiring expensive changes to the airport’s existing facilities, unlike traditional baggage systems.







