Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
The company is testing robots on tasks that can performed by technicians.
Meta is conducting experiments to introduce robots into its data centers to perform tasks such as cable plugging, server resetting, and other duties. This ongoing endeavor, not previously disclosed, could potentially enable Meta to manage its rapidly growing data center infrastructure with a smaller workforce, thereby controlling labor expenses as its investments in AI infrastructure continue to increase.
Meta employs robots and associated hardware from various manufacturers like Watney Robotics, Kinova, and ABB, according to unnamed current and former employees who requested anonymity due to lack of media authorization. While Kinova and ABB did not provide comments, one worker expressed concern, stating, "We thought those of us performing the physical tasks were safe for a while, but not anymore. It's coming for us all, unfortunately."
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