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japantimes.co.jpfinance49 days ago
Japan Airlines to Trial Humanoid Robots for Baggage and Cleaning at Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines plans to test humanoid robots for baggage handling and aircraft cleaning starting in May at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The initiative addresses workforce shortages amid rising tourist numbers. The trial reflects efforts to adapt to labor and demand pressures in aviati…
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japantimes.co.jpworld52 days agoUpdated
Japan Airlines Launches Humanoid Robot Trial for Baggage Handling at Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines has started trialing Chinese-made humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to handle baggage and clean aircraft cabins. The initiative addresses Japan's labor shortages amid an aging population and rising tourism. The trial, which began at the start of May, is set…
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The Guardianbusiness57 days ago
Challenges Hinder UK's Goal of Building 1.5 Million New Homes
The UK government aims to build 1.5 million new homes to address the housing crisis, but faces obstacles including labor shortages, rising material costs, and affordability issues. Government estimates show about 300,000 homes added in the first 18 months of the current parliamen…