Railways gave jobs to humanoid robots, humans are not needed in maintenance work

Humanoid Robot: West Japan Railway (West JR), one of the six companies that make up the Japan Railway Group, has demonstrated a giant "humanoid robot" that will be used to maintain heavy machinery on its lines.

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Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist
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Humanoid Robot: Railways gave jobs to humanoid robots, humans are not needed in maintenance work

There has been a long discussion about robots that they can replace humans, but this is not the whole truth. Robots can never completely replace humans, but by using robots in some work, work can be made easier and the risk to humans can be reduced. For example, humanoid robots can be used in heavy machinery. It has started from Japan.

West Japan Railway (West JR), one of the six companies that make up the Japan Railway Group, has demonstrated a giant "humanoid robot" that will be used to maintain heavy machinery on its lines.

The new robot is part of a partnership between IT and electrical infrastructure company Nippon Signal Company and robotics technology developer Jinki Ittai Company. Starting this month, this humanoid robot will be installed on a truck. This truck will be able to run on rail tracks and this robot will do the work of network maintenance within the track and the company.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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