Meta Tests Robots for Data Center Tasks
Meta pilots automation in its facilities to cut labor expenses.
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WIRED reports that Meta is testing robots capable of swapping cables, resetting servers, and performing other technician duties inside data centers. Techmeme adds that the robots come from ABB and other suppliers as the company seeks to lower labor costs. The public posts cite an article noting worker concerns about job risks but give no further details on scale, timeline, or outcomes. No first-party Meta announcement appears in the packet.
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Techmeme@TechmemeSources: Meta is testing robots from ABB and others to handle data center tasks such as swapping cables and resetting servers as it seeks to lower labor costs (@peard33 / Wired) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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