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◈ Ars Technica — Article #9
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║ 💻 Tech · Ars Technica article 9 ║
║ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:03:47 +0000 ║
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│ Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers │
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Summary / excerpt:
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 . Meta
is using robots and related hardware from several different vendors, including Watney
Robotics, Kinova, and ABB, according to the same workers, who asked to remain anonymous
because they weren’t authorized to speak to the media. Kinova and ABB declined to
comment. Watney didn’t respond to requests for comment. In one experiment, Meta is
evaluating whether a Kinova Gen3 robotic arm could be used for power cycling or cutting
off electricity to servers. The company is als
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