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Meta Tests Robots in Data Centers to Replace Technicians

August 28, 2026, 10:56 UTC · Menlo Park, United States · Americas · no longer in the live window

Meta is testing robots that can swap cables and reset servers in its data centers, aiming to automate technician tasks.

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