{
  "id": 7716134,
  "title": "Autonomous Trash Can Robot Testing at Shinjuku Station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/autonomous-trash-can-robot-testing-at-shinjuku-station",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:16:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20260916-348979/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is running a test of an autonomous robot designed to function as a mobile trash can at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo until late November. The trial, which commenced at the beginning of September, seeks to assess the robot's safety and enhance the efficiency of cleaning operations within the station.\n\nStanding approximately 1 meter tall, 60 centimeters wide, and 1 meter deep, the robot moves along a predetermined route. Passersby and others can deposit waste, including combustible trash and empty cans, through slots located on top of the robot's body. Equipped with motion sensors, the autonomous trash can navigates around individuals while traveling at a speed of about 1 kph.\n\nThe test began on September 8 and takes place in the concourse inside the ticket gates on the first basement level of the station, operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays until November 20.",
  "summary": "East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is currently conducting a test for an autonomous robot that serves the purpose of a mobile trash can at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo through late November.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}