Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.
Meta is embracing robots and related equipment from various vendors, such as Watney Robotics, Kinova, and ABB, to automate tasks in its data centers. The company tested a Kinova Gen3 robotic arm for power cycling, swapping networking cables, and other functions. One data center worker at Meta believes robots could eventually replace up to 80% of certain tasks.
Meta is investing in training and hiring to address the skilled worker shortage in data centers, although proponents argue robots could improve work quality and enable data centers in harsh environments.
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