Meta Tests Robots for Data Center Maintenance Tasks
hugs · x · 2026-08-28
Meta is testing robots in its data centers to perform tasks like cable swapping and server resets, aiming to control labor costs amid AI infrastructure expansion. Trials involve Kinova robotic arms for power cycling and network cable swaps, as well as simple 'finger' bots to press power buttons. Workers estimate the bots could replace up to 80% of some manual workloads.
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