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Washington state just opened a first-of-its-kind robotics incubator where startups can test harvest robots in real orchards and fields. The hub aims to solve the state's growing farm labor shortage while protecting its iconic apple, cherry, and berry crops.
As 92% of contractors struggle to find workers and the U.S. faces a shortage of 4.5 million homes, construction robots are stepping in to help build our future. One company's fleet of bricklaying bots is showing how automation can solve labor shortages without replacing workers who don't exist.
A robotics company just locked in a seven-year partnership with global food service giant Sodexo to expand delivery robots across college campuses. The robots have already completed 2.4 million deliveries and are now paving the way for even bigger innovations.
Mitsubishi is transforming an old engine plant into a humanoid robot factory, planning to build 1,000 worker robots per month as early as next year. The robots will first help build themselves, then tackle dangerous jobs humans increasingly can't fill.
Penn State's August farm show will showcase game-changing robots designed to solve agriculture's biggest challenge: finding enough workers. From tomato-picking machines to autonomous helpers, the technology is bringing real solutions to family farms.
A farmer-founded company is solving agriculture's labor crisis by retrofitting regular tractors with autonomous technology that lets them work independently. Three hundred units are already helping farmers across the US and Australia get more done with less stress.
South Korean startups are helping Thailand's struggling hotels slash labor costs and boost profits with AI-powered systems that handle check-ins, payments, and room management. The five-company initiative has already landed seven contracts and could transform tourism across Southeast Asia.
Japan Airlines is bringing humanoid robots to airport operations, tackling labor shortages while making life easier for ground crew workers. The first-of-its-kind trial could transform how airports handle everything from baggage to cleaning.
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to help with luggage handling through 2028. The innovation could ease labor shortages at one of the world's busiest travel hubs.
Japan Airlines will deploy humanoid robots to handle luggage and cargo at Tokyo's Haneda Airport starting May 2026, tackling a critical labor shortage. The two-year trial could revolutionize how airports operate worldwide.
Japan Airlines is launching a three-year trial using humanoid robots to handle baggage and cargo tasks at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The innovation addresses a critical labor shortage while making physically demanding airport jobs easier for human workers.
Six driverless electric trucks at Hong Kong's busiest port have moved over 8,000 containers since January, offering a practical solution to a growing worker shortage. The AI-powered fleet shares roads with traditional trucks and could expand across all terminals.