Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing various robotic systems in its data centers to automate physical tasks like cable management and server power cycling. The initiative aims to reduce labor costs and increase operational efficiency as the company scales its AI infrastructure.
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This highlights the growing trend of industrial automation within the tech sector, potentially displacing human technicians in high-tech facilities.
Dey took ‘er jerbs Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers The company is testing robots on tasks that can performed by technicians.
4 Credit: Getty Images Credit: Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Meta is testing robots that can plug in cables, reset servers, and handle other tasks inside its data centers , according to several current and former workers familiar with the projects. The ongoing effort, which has not been previously reported, may eventually allow Meta to operate its rapidly expanding data center footprint with fewer humans, keeping labor costs in check as its spending on AI infrastructure soars .
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