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JAL x GMO AI Robotics Unitree humanoid airport deployment

Japan Airlines partnered with GMO AI and Robotics to deploy two Unitree Robotics-based humanoid platforms at Haneda Airport starting May 2026. Robots at approximately 15400 USD per unit tasked with baggage loading container transport and aircraft cabin cleaning. Humanoid form factor chosen because airports were built for people not wheeled machines.

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Type
deployment
Status
Activeoperating
Announced
2026-05-01
4 months ago
Active for
4 months

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GMO AI & Robotics Corporationtechnology provider

GMO AI & Robotics Corporation (GMO AIR) is a Japanese trading company for AI and robotics, established June 18, 2024 as part of the [GMO Internet Group](https://group.gmo/en/). The company offers integrated AI and robotics solutions and operates the GMO Humanoid Lab Shibuya Showcase for physical AI R&D. In 2026, GMO AIR partnered with Japan Airlines (JAL) for Japan's first humanoid robot trial for airport ground handling.

HQTokyo, Japan1 partnerships

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Unitree Roboticstechnology provider

Unitree Robotics is a Chinese robotics company producing quadruped and [Humanoid](/companies/humanoid-ai) robots at affordable prices. Products include G1 ($13,500 humanoid), H2 ($29,900 humanoid), Go2 quadruped, and B2 robot dog. Known for aggressive pricing making humanoid robots accessible. IPO on SSE. Deployed in research, entertainment, and industrial applications worldwide.

HQHangzhou, Chinaunitree.com8 partnerships

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  • Japan Airlines · customer

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  1. https://kraneshares.com/humanoid-robotics-in-2026-the-race-from-pilot-to-platform/

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