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Air travel may feel seamless at 30,000 feet, but on the ground, there's a lot of heavy lifting. 

And for baggage handlers, that lifting is literal. 

Journey Robotics is tackling one of aviation's toughest operational challenges: moving thousands of bags efficiently while protecting the people who do the work. Its solution? Advanced robotic systems that automate the most physically demanding parts of baggage handling. 

The company's robotic arms can identify, grasp, and transfer luggage with precision, reducing the need for repetitive manual lifting. It's a deceptively simple concept with massive implications. 

Baggage handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries at airports, with workers often lifting hundreds of 40- to 75-pound bags per shift. Over time, that strain leads to long-term musculoskeletal issues and significant costs for airlines and airport operators. 

Journey Robotics eliminates much of that ris